The small town of Elkview, WV has experienced a decline in crime rates over recent years. According to background information, the town's violent crime rate of 16.6 is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This can be attributed to the efforts of the local law enforcement and community members to promote safety and security. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 22.1, higher than the national average of 35.4. This could be due to the town's proximity to larger cities, making it a target for criminals. Despite this, measures have been taken to combat and prevent crime in Elkview, creating a safer community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elkview violent crime is 16.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Elkview property crime is 22.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elkview, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clendenin, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clendenin, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.