Zip 26501 (Morgantown, WV) Crime


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The crime rate in Morgantown, WV (26501) is slightly above the national average. The violent crime rate in this area is 32.3, which is 9.6 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Morgantown is 38.5, which is 3.1 points higher than the US average of 35.4. Overall, it is important for residents and visitors to stay aware of their surroundings in order to ensure their safety.

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

Morgantown (zip 26501) violent crime is 32.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Morgantown (zip 26501) property crime is 38.5. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Morgantown, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Morgantown, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Morgantown, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Westover, WV Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001458.40101.925.53314660865.83743.350.9
2002178.30025.5152.82495.5458.41858.9178.3
2003432.300178254.32594.1737.51602.2254.3
200430200125.8176.12340.2452.91786.6100.7
2005509.60076.4433.12496.8687.91681.5127.4
2006407.200127.32801959.8534.51298127.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Westover, WV407.21,959.83,92512006
Granville, WV598.15,741.677522014
Star City, WV367.6472.71,90422013
Morgantown, WV214.21,563.231,40622019
Point Marion, PA1,297.61,038.11,23892012
Rivesville, WV0.00.0915102007
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Morgantown, WV214.21,563.231,40622019
Fairmont, WV341.81,416.219,066142018
Clarksburg, WV672.73,994.216,649322012
Rostraver, PA72.72,226.311,046392019
Washington, PA747.93,095.115,276402018
North Strabane, PA237.3596.612,176422019

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