The small town of Bancroft, WV has seen a rise in crime in recent years, particularly in the form of violent crime. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate stands at 21, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this is still concerning for a town that was once known for its peaceful and close-knit community. The property crime rate in Bancroft is also high at 25.2, although it is lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that the town is facing challenges in maintaining safety and security for its residents and visitors. Police and community efforts are needed to address and reduce the crime rates in Bancroft, in order to restore the sense of peace and security that the town once enjoyed.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bancroft (zip 25011) violent crime is 21.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Bancroft (zip 25011) property crime is 25.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bancroft, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Winfield, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Winfield, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.