Hampshire County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hampshire County in WV is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 509 violent crimes and 565 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 4.6 per 100k residents, which is 95.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.0 per 100k, 46.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 4.6 | A | 509 | 106.2 | -95.6% |
| Property Crime | 87.0 | A | 565 | 163.6 | -46.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 36 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 180 | 22.3 | -93.0% |
| Burglary | 3.1 | A | 157 | 24.0 | -87.1% |
| Larceny | 82.3 | B | 356 | 116.4 | -29.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 47 | 22.2 | -93.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hampshire County Sheriff's Office
Romney Police Department
Romney, WV
Department of Natural Resources: Hampshire County
Capon Bridge Police Department
Capon Bridge, WV