Van, West Virginia has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Van is 19, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that Van is a relatively safe place to live in terms of violent crime. However, the property crime rate in Van is slightly higher at 25.9, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Van may have lower chances of being a victim of a violent crime, they may still need to take precautions to protect their property. Despite these statistics, Van remains a peaceful and close-knit community where residents can feel safe and secure.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Van violent crime is 19.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Van property crime is 25.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Van, 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.