Lewis County, located in West Virginia, has a relatively low rate of crime compared to other areas in the United States. According to the
, the violent crime rate in Lewis County is 11.5, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents in Lewis County are less likely to be involved in a violent crime compared to other parts of the country. However, the property crime rate is slightly higher at 19.6, still lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may be less likely to experience violent crimes, there is a higher chance of property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite these statistics, the community in Lewis County remains vigilant and works together to maintain a safe and secure environment for its residents.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lewis County violent crime is 11.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lewis County property crime is 19.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lewis, 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.