Kanawha County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kanawha County in WV is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,010 violent crimes and 23,912 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.2 per 100k residents, which is 5.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 211.0 per 100k, 29.0% above 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 CAnnual Rate100.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,010 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents345 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,632 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate211.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,912 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,695 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate143.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,590 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,380 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.2 | C | 16010 | 106.2 | -5.6% |
| Property Crime | 211.0 | D | 23912 | 163.6 | +29.0% |
| Homicide | 3.9 | F | 107 | 0.5 | +623.5% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 653 | 3.5 | -64.2% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 345 | 5.8 | -64.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 3632 | 22.3 | +2.7% |
| Burglary | 28.0 | C | 4695 | 24.0 | +16.7% |
| Larceny | 143.7 | D | 16590 | 116.4 | +23.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.8 | F | 2380 | 22.2 | +74.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
Belle Police Department
Belle, WV
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, WV
Dunbar Police Department
Dunbar, WV
St. Albans Police Department
St. Albans, WV
South Charleston Police Department
South Charleston, WV
Marmet Police Department
Marmet, WV
Pratt Police Department
Pratt, WV