Fayette County, WV Crime


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Fayette, WV County has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 15.7 compared to the national average of 22.7 and a property crime rate of 29.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This is a positive trend for the county, and it can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and community initiatives to prevent and reduce crime. However, it is important to note that every crime, no matter how small, has a significant impact on the residents of Fayette. As a resident of this county, it is important to continue supporting and working towards creating a safe and secure community for everyone.

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

Fayette County violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Fayette County property crime is 29.8. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Fayette, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Beckley, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Beckley, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Fayetteville, WV Crime History
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