Philippi, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Philippi Police Department serves the city of Philippi, WV in Barbour County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 140 violent crimes and 109 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.1 per 100k residents, which is 3.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.7 per 100k, 58.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 CAnnual Rate103.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.1 | C | 140 | 106.2 | -3.0% |
| Property Crime | 68.7 | A | 109 | 163.6 | -58.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.4 | D | 102 | 22.3 | +54.3% |
| Larceny | 68.7 | A | 70 | 116.4 | -41.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belington | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grafton | 14 miles | A 66.3 | A 88.4 | Violent: 35.7% lower Property: 28.7% higher |
| Buckhannon | 16 miles | A 59.2 | A 98.6 | Violent: 42.6% lower Property: 43.6% higher |
| Elkins | 17 miles | B 89.0 | B 133.5 | Violent: 13.6% lower Property: 94.3% higher |
| Bridgeport | 17 miles | C 96.7 | B 118.2 | Violent: 6.2% lower Property: 72.1% higher |