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Crime & Safety in Wheeling, WV

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

Wheeling has a violent crime rate of 778 per 100,000 residents, 105% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 677.7 per 100,000, robbery at 57.4, rape at 43.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,528 per 100,000, 29% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,796, burglary at 592, vehicle theft at 140 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Wheeling receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent778.1/100K
105% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape43.0/100K
Robbery57.4/100K
Assault677.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,527.8/100K
29% above US avg
Burglary591.6/100K
Theft1,796.3/100K
Vehicle Theft139.8/100K
Arson14.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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