Grafton, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Grafton Police Department serves the city of Grafton, WV in Taylor County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 136 violent crimes and 210 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.3 per 100k residents, which is 37.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.4 per 100k, 46.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 AAnnual Rate66.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.3 | A | 136 | 106.2 | -37.6% |
| Property Crime | 88.4 | A | 210 | 163.6 | -46.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.1 | C | 7 | 22.3 | -0.7% |
| Larceny | 88.4 | B | 141 | 116.4 | -24.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 2411.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 2627.2% higher |
| Fairmont | 12 miles | A 66.1 | A 82.6 | Violent: 0.3% lower Property: 6.5% lower |
| Bridgeport | 14 miles | C 96.7 | B 118.2 | Violent: 45.8% higher Property: 33.7% higher |
| Belington | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Philippi | 14 miles | C 103.1 | A 68.7 | Violent: 55.4% higher Property: 22.3% lower |