Rainelle, West Virginia has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 6.5 and a property crime rate of 6. However, the context of this statistic is important to consider. The US average for violent crime is 22.7, meaning that Rainelle has significantly lower rates. This may be attributed to the small population and close-knit community in Rainelle, where people are more likely to know and look out for one another. On the other hand, the property crime rate in Rainelle is slightly below the national average of 35.4. Despite the relatively low overall crime rate, Rainelle, like many small towns, is not immune to crime. It is important for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Rainelle violent crime is 6.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Rainelle property crime is 6.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.