Located in the peaceful hills of West Virginia, Hampshire County is known for its close-knit communities and picturesque landscapes. However, behind the idyllic facade lies a crime rate that is significantly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate stands at 12.4, which is almost half of the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Hampshire County is 18, while the national average is 35.4. This means that residents of Hampshire County can feel safer in their homes and neighborhoods compared to the rest of the country. While no community is entirely immune to crime, the strong sense of community and low crime rates make Hampshire County a desirable place to live in the beautiful state of West Virginia.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hampshire County violent crime is 12.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Hampshire County property crime is 18.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hampshire, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cumberland, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cumberland, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.