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Crime & Safety in Parkersburg, WV

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

Parkersburg has a violent crime rate of 283 per 100,000 residents, 26% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 215.2 per 100,000, robbery at 19.3, rape at 45.0. The murder rate is 3.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000, 100% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 0, burglary at 832, vehicle theft at 170 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Parkersburg receives a safety grade of C.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent282.6/100K
26% below US avg
Murder3.2/100K
49% below US avg
Rape45.0/100K
Robbery19.3/100K
Assault215.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary831.8/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft170.2/100K
Arson41.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
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