Sophia, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sophia Police Department serves the city of Sophia, WV in Raleigh County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4 violent crimes and 13 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.9 per 100k residents, which is 24.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.9 per 100k, 51.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.9 | B | 4 | 106.2 | -24.7% |
| Property Crime | 79.9 | A | 13 | 163.6 | -51.1% |
| Burglary | 79.9 | F | 4 | 24.0 | +232.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabscott | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 1.3% lower |
| Beckley | 5 miles | F 217.9 | F 526.6 | Violent: 172.6% higher Property: 558.8% higher |
| Mullens | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pineville | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Oceana | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 83.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.9% higher |