Crime & Safety in Huntington, WV

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

Huntington has a violent crime rate of 800 per 100,000 residents, 111% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 579.6 per 100,000, robbery at 104.8, rape at 102.5. The murder rate is 13.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,618 per 100,000, 85% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,662, burglary at 606, vehicle theft at 334 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Huntington receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent800.3/100K
111% above US avg
Murder13.4/100K
112% above US avg
Rape102.5/100K
Robbery104.8/100K
Assault579.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,617.9/100K
85% above US avg
Burglary606.3/100K
Theft2,661.6/100K
Vehicle Theft334.4/100K
Arson15.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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