Alum Creek, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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81%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

81%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Alum Creek crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Alum Creek crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Alum Creek crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Alum Creek crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Alum Creek_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	440 (estimate)	1,461	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	46.5	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	11.2	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	202.8	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	80 (estimate)	266	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	178.3	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	924.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	92.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	360 (estimate)	1,195	1,917

Alum Creek crime map

The Alum Creek crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Alum Creek as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Alum Creek crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Alum Creek crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Alum Creek crime rates are 81% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Alum Creek are 78% lower than the national average
In Alum Creek you have a 1 in 228 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Alum Creek is safer than 86% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Alum Creek has decreased by 23%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Alum Creek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Alum Creek is 1 in 1248

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Alum Creek is 1 in 278

The chance of being a victim of crime in Alum Creek is 1 in 228

Year Over Year Crime In Alum Creek (per 100,000 people)

Alum Creek police department

Item	Alum Creek	West Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.0	3.3

Sex offenders in West Virginia

State	Total offenders	West Virginia_/100K	National_/100K
West Virginia	4,917	266	266

There are a total of 4,917 sex offenders in West Virginia. This yields a total of 266 sex offenders in West Virginia per 100,000 residents which is equal the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Culloden, WV	2,790	59	263	322
Teays Valley, WV	13,729	101	455	557
Marmet, WV	1,577	109	487	596
Hamlin, WV	1,458	124	559	683
Sissonville, WV	3,472	136	609	745
Hurricane, WV	6,225	138	620	758
Cross Lanes, WV	9,517	160	720	880
Alum Creek, WV	1,579	80	360	440

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Towanda, KS	1,579	187	910	1,096
Neoga, IL	1,579	364	801	1,164
Leadwood, MO	1,579	238	1,087	1,325
Grayville, IL	1,579	199	665	864
Weber City, VA	1,580	323	1,131	1,454
Alum Creek, WV	1,579	80	360	440

Source: The Alum Creek, WV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.