Wayne, West Virginia County has a lower rate of crime compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 14.4, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Wayne, WV are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in the county is also lower at 23.4, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these lower rates, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The Wayne County Police Department works diligently to maintain peace and order in the community and continue to drive down the crime rates even further.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wayne County violent crime is 14.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wayne County property crime is 23.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wayne, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Huntington, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Huntington, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.