Summersville, WV Crime


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Summersville, WV has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 19.4 per 1,000 residents. This is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is more prevalent in Summersville, with a rate of 51.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer from violent crime, they still need to take precautions to protect their belongings. It is important for law enforcement to continue to monitor and address both violent and property crime in Summersville to maintain a safe and secure community for its residents.

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

Summersville violent crime is 19.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Summersville property crime is 51.8. (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
Summersville, WV Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Richwood, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172003
Ansted, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172008
Clay, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182001
Fayetteville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212017
Gauley Bridge, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212013
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Richwood, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172003
Ansted, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172008
Clay, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182001
Fayetteville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212017
Gauley Bridge, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212013

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Summersville for over 20 years and I wouldn't recommend moving here. The job market is stagnant, the mindset is 50+ years out dated, the economy isn't  More

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Over 7 years ago

The lake is great but the culture is dated 50 years back. There's no cultural diversity, people are biggots, and a declining population. The youth have nothing to do  More

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