The Weirton-Steubenville, WV Metro Area is experiencing a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 11.3, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This suggests that the community has implemented effective strategies to prevent and combat violent crime. However, property crime is slightly higher at 28.2, compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the area's proximity to larger cities and transportation hubs, making it a target for theft and burglary. Despite this, the overall crime rate in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV Metro Area remains relatively low, providing a safer environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Weirton-Steubenville Metro Area violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Weirton-Steubenville Metro Area property crime is 28.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Weirton-Steubenville, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Canton, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Canton, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.