Martinsburg, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

47%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Martinsburg_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	232	n/a (estimate)	1,218	1,461	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.9	5.7
Rape	8	n/a	42.0	46.5	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	21.0	11.2	66.5
Assault	32	n/a	168.0	202.8	264.1
Violent crime	44	n/a (estimate)	231	266	364
Burglary	25	n/a	131.3	178.3	250.7
Theft	162	n/a	850.7	924.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	5.3	92.8	318.7
Property crime	188	n/a (estimate)	987	1,195	1,917

Martinsburg crime map

The Martinsburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Martinsburg 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

Martinsburg crime rates are 47% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Martinsburg are 36% lower than the national average
In Martinsburg you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Martinsburg is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Martinsburg has decreased by 25%

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Daily Crime In Martinsburg (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Martinsburg, WV per 100,000 people. In Martinsburg, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.20 times less than the West Virginia average and 1.87 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Martinsburg is 1.15 times less than the West Virginia average and 1.57 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Martinsburg has a daily crime rate that is 1.21 times less than the West Virginia average and 1.94 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Martinsburg (higher is better)

How safe is Martinsburg, West Virginia compared to other cities in West Virginia and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Martinsburg is safer than 56% of the cities in West Virginia and 49% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in West Virginia and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Martinsburg. Overall, Martinsburg is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Martinsburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Martinsburg is 1 in 433

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Martinsburg is 1 in 102

The chance of being a victim of crime in Martinsburg is 1 in 83

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Martinsburg? If you reside in Martinsburg, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 433. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 102 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Martinsburg, is 1 in 83.

Year Over Year Crime In Martinsburg (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Martinsburg is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Martinsburg has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 30% in Martinsburg, while property crimes in Martinsburg have decreased by 24%. Total crime has decreased by 25% year over year.

Martinsburg police department

Item	Martinsburg	West Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	63	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.6	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 63 Martinsburg police officers. This results in 3.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.9% greater than the West Virginia average and 10.8% greater than the National average.

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}
Bolivar, WV	1,272	37	168	205
Shepherdstown, WV	1,657	37	168	205
Inwood, WV	2,700	54	245	299
Falling Waters, WV	1,991	80	362	442
Charles Town, WV	5,985	87	389	475
Harpers Ferry, WV	334	107	483	590
Keedysville, MD	1,081	137	665	802
Martinsburg, WV	17,517	231	987	1,218

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hermiston, OR	17,512	273	3,774	4,047
South Houston, TX	17,522	560	2,653	3,213
Anoka, MN	17,512	288	1,270	1,559
Kingsland, GA	17,523	289	1,317	1,606
Wailuku, HI	17,523	169	1,506	1,675
Martinsburg, WV	17,517	231	987	1,218

Source: The Martinsburg, 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.