Brooke County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brooke County in WV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 446 violent crimes and 127 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 145.9 per 100k residents, which is 37.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 25.1 per 100k, 84.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 145.9 | D | 446 | 106.2 | +37.4% |
| Property Crime | 25.1 | A | 127 | 163.6 | -84.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 25 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 19 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 25.1 | A | 95 | 116.4 | -78.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 10 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brooke County Sheriff's Office
Follansbee Police Department
Follansbee, WV
Wellsburg Police Department
Wellsburg, WV
Department of Natural Resources: Brooke County
Bethany Police Department
Bethany, WV
Beech Bottom Police Department
Beech Bottom, WV