Williamstown, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Williamstown Police Department serves the city of Williamstown, WV in Wood County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 31 property crimes. Property crime averages 67.8 per 100k, 58.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 67.8 | A | 31 | 163.6 | -58.6% |
| Larceny | 67.8 | A | 22 | 116.4 | -41.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | 14 miles | C 100.1 | F 269.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 297.6% higher |
| Vienna | 14 miles | D 162.8 | F 287.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 324.1% higher |
| St. Marys | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sistersville | 31 miles | D 154.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| New Martinsville | 35 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |