Bridgeport, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bridgeport Police Department serves the city of Bridgeport, WV in Harrison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 424 violent crimes and 478 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.7 per 100k residents, which is 8.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.2 per 100k, 27.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.7 | C | 424 | 106.2 | -8.9% |
| Property Crime | 118.2 | B | 478 | 163.6 | -27.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 71 | 22.3 | -51.7% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 21 | 24.0 | -55.3% |
| Larceny | 107.5 | C | 426 | 116.4 | -7.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | 4 miles | C 109.9 | D 252.2 | Violent: 13.7% higher Property: 113.4% higher |
| Salem | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 134.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 14.2% higher |
| Anmoore | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Shinnston | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| White Hall | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 2411.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 1940.1% higher |