Wood County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wood County in WV is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,889 violent crimes and 7,833 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.7 per 100k residents, which is -17.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 208.1 per 100k, +27.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate87.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,889 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents408 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate208.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,833 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate190.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,180 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents482 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.7 | B | 2889 | 106.2 | -17.5% |
| Property Crime | 208.1 | D | 7833 | 163.6 | +27.2% |
| Homicide | 6.4 | F | 11 | 0.5 | +1098.6% |
| Rape | 5.5 | D | 138 | 3.5 | +55.4% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 77 | 5.8 | -80.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 408 | 22.3 | -79.3% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 1048 | 24.0 | -56.9% |
| Larceny | 190.0 | F | 6180 | 116.4 | +63.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 482 | 22.2 | -79.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Parkersburg Police Department
Parkersburg, WV
Vienna Police Department
Vienna, WV
Williamstown Police Department
Williamstown, WV