St. Albans, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Albans Police Department serves the city of St. Albans, WV in Kanawha County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 496 violent crimes and 1,344 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.9 per 100k residents, which is 63.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 155.7 per 100k, 4.8% below 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 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.9 | A | 496 | 106.2 | -63.3% |
| Property Crime | 155.7 | C | 1344 | 163.6 | -4.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.2 | D | 132 | 22.3 | +31.2% |
| Burglary | 29.2 | D | 232 | 24.0 | +21.5% |
| Larceny | 97.3 | B | 1014 | 116.4 | -16.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.2 | D | 95 | 22.2 | +31.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston | 8 miles | F 177.7 | F 509.8 | Violent: 356.4% higher Property: 227.4% higher |
| Winfield | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 42.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.9% lower |
| Milton | 16 miles | B 72.8 | B 109.2 | Violent: 87.0% higher Property: 29.9% lower |
| Charleston | 17 miles | F 245.7 | F 308.3 | Violent: 531.2% higher Property: 98.0% higher |
| Dunbar | 17 miles | D 155.3 | C 169.4 | Violent: 298.9% higher Property: 8.8% higher |