Nicholas County, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Nicholas County in WV is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 119 violent crimes and 413 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.9 per 100k residents, which is -71.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 209.3 per 100k, +27.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate209.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate209.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents368 (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 Crime29.9A119106.2-71.8%
Property Crime209.3D413163.6+27.9%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A03.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault29.9D1922.3+34.3%
Burglary0.0A3224.0-100.0%
Larceny209.3F368116.4+79.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Summersville Police Department

Summersville, WV