The small town of Sylvester, WV has been experiencing a rise in crime in recent years. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Sylvester is 13, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is 17.1, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This shows that while the town may be safer in terms of violent crime, there is still a need for concern when it comes to property crimes. The community has been working towards addressing these issues by implementing neighborhood watch programs and increasing police presence. However, these numbers serve as a reminder that there is still work to be done in order to ensure the safety and security of the residents in Sylvester, WV.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sylvester violent crime is 13.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Sylvester property crime is 17.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sylvester, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madison, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madison, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.