Doddridge County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Doddridge County in WV is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 239 violent crimes and 299 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.3 per 100k residents, which is 79.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.6 per 100k, 78.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Motor 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 | 21.3 | A | 239 | 106.2 | -79.9% |
| Property Crime | 35.6 | A | 299 | 163.6 | -78.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +101.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 72 | 22.3 | -68.0% |
| Burglary | 14.2 | A | 100 | 24.0 | -40.8% |
| Larceny | 21.3 | A | 144 | 116.4 | -81.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 48 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Doddridge County Sheriff's Office
West Union Police Department
West Union, WV