Birch River, WV Crime


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Birch River, WV has unfortunately been plagued by above-average levels of crime, according to recent statistics. With a violent crime rate of 23.5, slightly higher than the national average of 22.7, residents of this small town have reason to be concerned about their safety. The situation is not much better when it comes to property crime, with a rate of 31.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that the community of Birch River must remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings. Despite these concerning numbers, the town's strong sense of community and tight-knit neighborhoods provide hope for improvement in the future.

NOTE: The city of Birch River, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Summersville, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Summersville, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Summersville, WV Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Summersville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
Clay, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182001
Addison (Webster Springs), WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192001
Richwood, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222003
Burnsville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock262001
Glenville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock312015
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Pop. Miles Data
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Summersville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
Clay, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182001
Addison (Webster Springs), WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192001
Richwood, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222003
Burnsville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock262001
Glenville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock312015

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