Coal City, WV Crime


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The small town of Coal City, WV has unfortunately experienced its fair share of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the rate of violent crime in this town is 17.8, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is a major concern in Coal City, with a rate of 23.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Coal City are at a higher risk of becoming victims of property crime, such as burglary or theft, than the average American. This high rate of property crime can have a significant impact on the community, causing feelings of unease and insecurity among its residents. As such, it is important for local authorities to address this issue and work towards making Coal City a safer place to live for its residents.

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

Coal City violent crime is 17.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Coal City property crime is 23.7. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Coal City, 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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Sophia, WV Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Sophia, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32013
Mabscott, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62005
Rhodell, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72003
Beckley, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72018
Mullens, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112005
Mount Hope, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Sophia, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32013
Mabscott, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62005
Rhodell, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72003
Mullens, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112005
Mount Hope, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152018
Matoaka, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182014

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 8 years ago

Don’t move to WV. Especially not this area. If anywhere move to the northern part of the state. The only thing around here are drugs and alcoholics. You will ruin your  More

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