Mason County, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Mason County in WV is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 491 violent crimes and 681 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.2 per 100k residents, which is 77.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.9 per 100k, 42.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate93.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents681 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents496 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime24.2A491106.2-77.3%
Property Crime93.9A681163.6-42.6%
Homicide0.0A100.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A223.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A45.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5322.3-100.0%
Burglary1.9A12924.0-92.3%
Larceny92.1B496116.4-20.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Mason County Sheriff's Office

Point Pleasant Police Department

Point Pleasant, WV

Mason Police Department

Mason, WV

Department of Natural Resources: Mason County

State Police: Point Pleasant