Putnam County, located in West Virginia, has a lower rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is at 10.7, while the US average is 22.7. Property crime is also lower in Putnam County at 19.4, compared to the national average of 35.4. However, despite the lower rates, crime still exists in the county and is a concern for its residents. The county has seen cases of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder, as well as property crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. The community and law enforcement work together to address and prevent these crimes, and measures such as neighborhood watch programs and increased police presence help to keep Putnam County a safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Putnam County violent crime is 10.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Putnam County property crime is 19.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Putnam, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.