Nicholas County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Nicholas County in WV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,189 violent crimes and 828 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.3 per 100k residents, which is 76.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 109.9 per 100k, 32.9% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade CMotor 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 | 25.3 | A | 1189 | 106.2 | -76.2% |
| Property Crime | 109.9 | B | 828 | 163.6 | -32.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 39 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.1 | C | 673 | 22.3 | -9.5% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 100 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 109.9 | C | 645 | 116.4 | -5.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 71 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Nicholas County Sheriff's Office
Summersville Police Department
Summersville, WV