Ritchie, WV County may not be a bustling metropolis, but it has its fair share of crime. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 11.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is also a concern, with a rate of 14.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. This suggests that while violent crimes may be less prevalent in Ritchie, residents still have to be vigilant about protecting their belongings. Overall, the crime rate in this county is relatively low, but it is still important for law enforcement and community members to work together to maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ritchie County violent crime is 11.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Ritchie County property crime is 14.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ritchie, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Harrisville, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Harrisville, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.