Kanawha County, located in West Virginia, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 18.9, lower than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Kanawha County is 35.3, which is only slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. Property crimes, such as burglary and larceny, are a concern for residents in this county. Despite the lower crime rates, the community in Kanawha County should still remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Kanawha County violent crime is 18.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Kanawha County property crime is 35.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Kanawha, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Roanoke, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Roanoke, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.