Mercer County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in WV is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,734 violent crimes and 2,525 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.5 per 100k residents, which is 16.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.3 per 100k, 50.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate88.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,734 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents984 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,525 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,632 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.5 | B | 2734 | 106.2 | -16.7% |
| Property Crime | 80.3 | A | 2525 | 163.6 | -50.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 30 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 121 | 3.5 | +1.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 40 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 984 | 22.3 | -59.3% |
| Burglary | 47.7 | F | 561 | 24.0 | +98.6% |
| Larceny | 25.8 | A | 1632 | 116.4 | -77.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 298 | 22.2 | -69.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mercer County Sheriff's Office
Bluefield Police Department
Bluefield, WV
Princeton Police Department
Princeton, WV