Morgantown, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morgantown Police Department serves the city of Morgantown, WV in Monongalia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,207 violent crimes and 3,274 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is 53.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 250.6 per 100k, 53.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 ARape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.5 | A | 1207 | 106.2 | -53.4% |
| Property Crime | 250.6 | D | 3274 | 163.6 | +53.2% |
| Rape | 13.2 | F | 117 | 3.5 | +273.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 246 | 22.3 | -70.4% |
| Burglary | 13.2 | A | 302 | 24.0 | -45.1% |
| Larceny | 227.5 | F | 2828 | 116.4 | +95.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 138 | 22.2 | -55.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Sikh | 3 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westover | 0 miles | A 24.8 | B 123.8 | Violent: 49.9% lower Property: 50.6% lower |
| Granville | 0 miles | A 53.7 | F 670.8 | Violent: 8.5% higher Property: 167.7% higher |
| Star City | 4 miles | A 56.0 | F 279.8 | Violent: 13.2% higher Property: 11.7% higher |
| Fairmont | 11 miles | A 66.1 | A 82.6 | Violent: 33.7% higher Property: 67.0% lower |
| Farmington | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |