Wood County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wood County in WV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,939 violent crimes and 9,538 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.7 per 100k residents, which is 23.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.8 per 100k, 2.5% 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 Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,939 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents683 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,538 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,376 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,354 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.7 | B | 3939 | 106.2 | -23.1% |
| Property Crime | 167.8 | C | 9538 | 163.6 | +2.5% |
| Homicide | 4.8 | F | 14 | 0.5 | +799.0% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 252 | 3.5 | +51.3% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 87 | 5.8 | -85.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 683 | 22.3 | -81.7% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 1376 | 24.0 | -62.6% |
| Larceny | 151.7 | D | 7354 | 116.4 | +30.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 670 | 22.2 | -78.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wood County Sheriff's Office
Parkersburg Police Department
Parkersburg, WV
Vienna Police Department
Vienna, WV
Williamstown Police Department
Williamstown, WV