Kanawha, WV Crime


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Kanawha, WV has seen a rise in violent crime in recent years, with a rate of 22.8 per 1,000 residents. This is just slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. However, it is important to note that this small town is also struggling with property crime, with a rate of 30.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Kanawha not only have to worry about their safety, but also the security of their homes and belongings. Despite efforts from law enforcement, the community is still facing challenges in combatting these crimes. As a result, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and work together to address these issues.

NOTE: The city of Kanawha, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Belpre, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Belpre, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Parkersburg, WV Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Parkersburg, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62017
Vienna, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92018
Belpre, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Williamstown, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142016
Marietta, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
St. Marys, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192016
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Belpre, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Williamstown, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142016
St. Marys, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192016
Harrisville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222015
Ravenswood, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232018
Beverly, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock262014

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