Follansbee, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Follansbee Police Department serves the city of Follansbee, WV in Brooke County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 72 violent crimes and 58 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.8 per 100k residents, which is 74.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 74.3 per 100k, 54.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 FAnnual Rate185.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 185.8 | F | 72 | 106.2 | +74.9% |
| Property Crime | 74.3 | A | 58 | 163.6 | -54.6% |
| Larceny | 74.3 | A | 41 | 116.4 | -36.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsburg | 0 miles | A 42.4 | A 42.4 | Violent: 77.2% lower Property: 43.0% lower |
| Bethany | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Beech Bottom | 0 miles | F 438.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 136.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Clearview | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bethlehem | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.2% higher |