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 C
Annual Rate109.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,118 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate252.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,569 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate206.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,256 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime109.9C1118106.2+3.5%
Property Crime252.2D2569163.6+54.1%
Aggravated Assault25.9C18122.3+16.2%
Burglary45.3F18524.0+88.4%
Larceny206.9F2256116.4+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