Clarksburg, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Clarksburg Police Department serves the city of Clarksburg, WV in Harrison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,118 violent crimes and 2,569 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.9 per 100k residents, which is 3.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 252.2 per 100k, 54.1% above 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 6 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 CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.9 | C | 1118 | 106.2 | +3.5% |
| Property Crime | 252.2 | D | 2569 | 163.6 | +54.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.9 | C | 181 | 22.3 | +16.2% |
| Burglary | 45.3 | F | 185 | 24.0 | +88.4% |
| Larceny | 206.9 | F | 2256 | 116.4 | +77.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 134.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 46.5% lower |
| Anmoore | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bridgeport | 4 miles | C 96.7 | B 118.2 | Violent: 12.0% lower Property: 53.1% lower |
| Shinnston | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| White Hall | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 2411.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 856.2% higher |