Bolivar, WV Crime


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Bolivar, WV is a small town with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, the crime rates in Bolivar are much lower than the national averages. The violent crime rate is 14.8 per 1,000 residents, while the US average is 22.7 per 1,000 residents. Similarly, property crime in Bolivar is 20 per 1,000 residents which is significantly lower than the US average of 35.4 per 1,000 residents. This shows that Bolivar is a safe and peaceful place to live and visit.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Bolivar violent crime is 14.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Bolivar property crime is 20.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Bolivar, WV Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200300000289.60289.60
200500000290.172.5217.50
2007141.50070.870.81344.770.81273.90
2009146.1007373803.573657.473
201274.10074.10296.3148.1148.10
201300000149.474.774.70

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ranson, WV151.31,437.23,43562019
Brunswick, MD233.41,929.75,33872019
Shepherdstown, WV113.8341.51,74982018
Charles Town, WV145.81,215.45,00582019
Purcellville, VA77.3357.68,132132019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ranson, WV151.31,437.23,43562019
Brunswick, MD233.41,929.75,33872019
Shepherdstown, WV113.8341.51,74982018
Charles Town, WV145.81,215.45,00582019
Boonsboro, MD27.8444.93,521142019

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   Crime by Location

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Over 15 years ago

bolivar wv is adjacent to harpers ferry and shares both a police/fire dept. and a post office. bolivar is middle class, mostly homes on one quarter acre lots. it is  More

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