Barbour County, located in West Virginia, has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 24.2. This means that for every 1,000 residents, 24.2 are victims of violent crime. This statistic includes crimes such as aggravated assault, robbery, and murder. However, it is important to note that this rate is still lower than the property crime rate in the county, which is 19.2. Property crime includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and arson. The national average for property crime is significantly higher at 35.4, showing that Barbour County has a relatively low rate in this category. Despite these numbers, it is important to address and work towards reducing all types of crime in Barbour County to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Barbour County violent crime is 24.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Barbour County property crime is 19.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Barbour, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clarksburg, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.