The small town of Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV has been grappling with a high crime rate in recent years. According to statistics, the town's violent crime rate is 19.5, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Mount Gay-Shamrock is 26, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the town may not have a major issue with violent crime, residents are still at risk for property crimes such as theft and burglary. This high rate of property crime can greatly impact the community, causing a sense of unease and fear among its residents. Law enforcement in Mount Gay-Shamrock must work diligently to address and prevent these crimes in order to create a safer and more secure environment for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mount Gay-Shamrock violent crime is 19.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Mount Gay-Shamrock property crime is 26.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Logan, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Logan, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.