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Crime & Safety in Morgantown, WV

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

Morgantown has a violent crime rate of 214 per 100,000 residents, 44% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 169.4 per 100,000, robbery at 16.0, rape at 28.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,563 per 100,000, 20% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,224, burglary at 227, vehicle theft at 112 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Morgantown receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent214.2/100K
44% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape28.8/100K
Robbery16.0/100K
Assault169.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,563.3/100K
20% below US avg
Burglary227.0/100K
Theft1,224.4/100K
Vehicle Theft111.9/100K
Arson3.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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