Fairmont, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fairmont Police Department serves the city of Fairmont, WV in Marion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,013 violent crimes and 1,219 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.1 per 100k residents, which is 37.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.6 per 100k, 49.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate66.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,013 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,219 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents820 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.1 | A | 1013 | 106.2 | -37.8% |
| Property Crime | 82.6 | A | 1219 | 163.6 | -49.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.6 | F | 322 | 22.3 | +73.3% |
| Burglary | 33.0 | D | 277 | 24.0 | +37.5% |
| Larceny | 44.1 | A | 820 | 116.4 | -62.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 2411.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 2818.3% higher |
| Farmington | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grant Town | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Shinnston | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Morgantown | 11 miles | A 49.5 | D 250.6 | Violent: 25.2% lower Property: 203.2% higher |