Wetzel County, located in the mountains of West Virginia, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Wetzel County is 12.7, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Wetzel County can feel safe knowing that their chances of being a victim of a violent crime are significantly lower than the rest of the country. However, while the violent crime rate may be lower, the property crime rate in Wetzel County is still a cause for concern at 17.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may not be at risk of physical harm, their belongings and property may still be vulnerable to theft and other property crimes. Overall, while Wetzel County may not be entirely free of crime, it remains a relatively safe and peaceful community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wetzel County violent crime is 12.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Wetzel County property crime is 17.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wetzel, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Wheeling, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Wheeling, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.