Nitro, WV Crime


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Nitro, West Virginia, a small city located along the Kanawha River, has seen its fair share of crime over the years. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Nitro is 12, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Nitro is 55.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that while physical violence may be less prevalent in Nitro, residents and businesses still face a high risk of becoming victims of theft and property damage. This could be attributed to the city's economic struggles and relatively small police force, which may struggle to keep up with the increasing crime rates. Despite these challenges, the community of Nitro remains resilient and continues to work towards creating a safer environment for its citizens.

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

Nitro violent crime is 12.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Nitro property crime is 55.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Nitro, WV Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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St. Albans, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Poca, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42005
Dunbar, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
Winfield, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
South Charleston, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82018
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per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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St. Albans, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Poca, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42005
Dunbar, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
Winfield, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Eleanor, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102014

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