Ohio County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ohio County in WV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 668 violent crimes and 729 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.0 per 100k residents, which is 65.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.2 per 100k, 59.5% below 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 AAnnual Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents668 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents729 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)
Motor 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 | 37.0 | A | 668 | 106.2 | -65.2% |
| Property Crime | 66.2 | A | 729 | 163.6 | -59.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 56 | 3.5 | -30.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.2 | D | 263 | 22.3 | +22.1% |
| Burglary | 14.7 | A | 156 | 24.0 | -38.9% |
| Larceny | 51.5 | A | 519 | 116.4 | -55.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 49 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ohio County Sheriff's Office
Bethlehem Police Department
Bethlehem, WV
West Liberty Police Department
West Liberty, WV
Department of Natural Resources: Ohio County
Clearview Police Department
Clearview, WV