Monongalia County, located in the state of West Virginia, has been grappling with high rates of violent and property crime. According to the latest statistics, the county's violent crime rate stands at 20.8, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Monongalia County is higher than the US average at 36.6 compared to 35.4. This can be a cause for concern for residents and law enforcement agencies in the area. The high crime rates could be attributed to various factors such as drug-related activities, poverty, and lack of resources for crime prevention. It is crucial for local authorities and community members to work together to address the issues and improve the safety and security of Monongalia County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Monongalia County violent crime is 20.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Monongalia County property crime is 36.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Monongalia, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Harrisonburg, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.