Preston County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Preston County in WV is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 714 violent crimes and 859 property crimes. 0 Property crime averages 35.1 per 100k, 78.6% 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
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Homicide
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Rape
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Robbery
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Aggravated Assault
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Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents859 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 0.0 | A | 714 | 106.2 | -100.0% |
| Property Crime | 35.1 | A | 859 | 163.6 | -78.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 48 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 63 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 1.8 | A | 97 | 24.0 | -92.7% |
| Larceny | 33.3 | A | 622 | 116.4 | -71.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 128 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Preston County Sheriff's Office
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