Upshur County, located in West Virginia, has a lower than average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent data, the county's violent crime rate is 10.3, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime in Upshur County sits at 37.9, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This relatively low crime rate can be attributed to the county's close-knit community, rural setting, and strong law enforcement presence. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how small, can greatly impact the safety and well-being of the community. As such, residents of Upshur County must continue to be vigilant and work together to further reduce and prevent crime in their county.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Upshur County violent crime is 10.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Upshur County property crime is 37.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Upshur, 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.