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Crime & Safety in Beckley, WV

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Beckley has a violent crime rate of 1,057 per 100,000 residents, 178% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 738.9 per 100,000, robbery at 210.3, rape at 108.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 7,207 per 100,000, 268% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,382, burglary at 1,591, vehicle theft at 233 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Beckley receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Beckley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,057.1/100K
178% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape108.0/100K
Robbery210.3/100K
Assault738.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,206.6/100K
268% above US avg
Burglary1,591.4/100K
Theft5,382.2/100K
Vehicle Theft233.0/100K
Arson22.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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