The Clarksburg, WV Metro Area has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Clarksburg is 12.05, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. The area also has a lower property crime rate of 21.23, compared to the national average of 35.4. However, while these statistics may provide some comfort to residents, it is important to keep in mind that any crime, regardless of rate, is still a cause for concern and should not be taken lightly. The community must continue to work together to address and prevent crime in order to maintain the relatively safe environment of Clarksburg.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Clarksburg Metro Area violent crime is 12.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Clarksburg Metro Area property crime is 21.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Clarksburg, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Harrisonburg, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.