Beckley Metro Area, WV Crime


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The city of Beckley, located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in southern West Virginia, has experienced its fair share of crime in recent years. With a population of just over 34,000, the Beckley, WV Metro Area has a violent crime rate of 19, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in the area is slightly higher than the national average, at 33.2 compared to 35.4. This can be attributed to a variety of factors, including economic struggles and drug-related issues. Despite these challenges, the community has come together to address these problems and make Beckley a safer place for its residents. Local law enforcement and community leaders are working together to reduce crime and improve the overall well-being of the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Beckley Metro Area violent crime is 19.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Beckley Metro Area property crime is 33.2. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Beckley, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Roanoke, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Roanoke, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Mount Hope, WV Crime History
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Fayetteville, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142017
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