Shepherdstown, WV is a small town located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. While Shepherdstown is a peaceful community with plenty of attractions to enjoy, it also has relatively low levels of crime. According to recent statistics, Shepherdstown's violent crime rate is 8.5, which is significantly lower than the average US rate of 22.7. Similarly, Shepherdstown's property crime rate is 14.7, while the national average for property crime is 35.4. This demonstrates that Shepherdstown is a safe place to live and visit and that its residents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their community has relatively low levels of crime and violence.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shepherdstown violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Shepherdstown property crime is 14.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.