Bayard, WV, a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the town has a violent crime rate of only 5.5 per 1,000 residents, well below the national average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime is also relatively low in Bayard, with a rate of 5 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the tight-knit community in Bayard, where neighbors look out for one another and crime is not tolerated. However, despite these low rates, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bayard violent crime is 5.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Bayard property crime is 5.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.