Weston, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Weston Police Department serves the city of Weston, WV in Lewis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 117 violent crimes and 55 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.6 per 100k residents, which is 50.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.6 per 100k, 67.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 52.6 | A | 117 | 106.2 | -50.5% |
Property Crime | 52.6 | A | 55 | 163.6 | -67.9% |
Larceny | 52.6 | A | 33 | 116.4 | -54.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Buckhannon | 14 miles | A 59.2 | A 98.6 | Violent: 12.5% higher Property: 87.6% higher |
Glenville | 19 miles | F 277.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 428.3% higher Property: N/A |
Salem | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 134.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 156.7% higher |
Anmoore | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Clarksburg | 22 miles | C 109.9 | D 252.2 | Violent: 109.1% higher Property: 379.6% higher |