Shinnston, West Virginia has experienced a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, with violent crime currently at 17.7 compared to the national average of 22.7, and property crime at 20.5 compared to the US average of 35.4. This is significant progress for a small town like Shinnston, where crime rates have historically been higher. However, the community is not immune to crime, and there are still incidents that occur. The local police department works tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of its residents, and with the support of the community, they continue to make strides in keeping crime rates low. While there is always room for improvement, the efforts of law enforcement and the diligence of the citizens of Shinnston have made the town a safer place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shinnston violent crime is 17.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Shinnston property crime is 20.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.