Lester, WV has a lower-than-average rate of violent and property crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 17.1 and a property crime rate of 22.7. However, this does not mean that the town is completely free of crime. According to the context provided, the US average for violent crime is 22.7 and property crime is 35.4. This suggests that while Lester may have a relatively lower crime rate, it still faces challenges in maintaining safety and security for its residents. It is important for the community to continue working towards reducing crime and creating a safer environment for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lester violent crime is 17.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Lester property crime is 22.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lester, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sophia, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sophia, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.