Ghent, WV is a relatively safe place when it comes to crime. The violent crime in Ghent is 10.6, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Although property crime in Ghent is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4 at 14.4, it still remains one of the safer communities in West Virginia. The police presence in Ghent is strong and citizens feel that they are well protected from any criminal activity that could occur in their area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ghent violent crime is 10.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Ghent property crime is 14.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ghent, 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.