Jefferson County, located in West Virginia, has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the rate of violent crime in this county is 11.1, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Jefferson County is 19.8, lower than the national average of 35.4. This can be attributed to the efforts of law enforcement and the community in promoting safety and preventing crime. However, despite these lower rates, there is still crime present in Jefferson County. The most common types of crime reported include theft, burglary, and assault. The local authorities continue to work towards reducing crime and ensuring the safety of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jefferson County violent crime is 11.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Jefferson County property crime is 19.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jefferson, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Leesburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Leesburg, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.