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77%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
74%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
78%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
Belle 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 Belle 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 Belle 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 Belle crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBelle/100k peopleWest Virginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)513 (estimate)1,4612,281
Murdern/an/an/a4.95.7
Rapen/an/an/a46.538.0
Robberyn/an/an/a11.266.5
Assaultn/an/an/a202.8264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)93 (estimate)266364
Burglaryn/an/an/a178.3250.7
Theftn/an/an/a924.01,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a92.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)420 (estimate)1,1951,917

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

      • Belle crime rates are 77% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Belle are 74% lower than the national average
      • In Belle you have a 1 in 195 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Belle is safer than 84% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Belle has decreased by 16%

      Belle, WV Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in West Virginia has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in West Virginia has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Belle each year?
      • 4. Is the Belle crime rate higher or lower than the West Virginia average?
      • 5. Belle is safer than 88% of all other cities in West Virginia.
       
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      Daily Crime In Belle (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Belle

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Belle is 1 in 1071
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Belle is 1 in 239
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Belle is 1 in 195

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

      Belle police department

      Item Belle West Virginia National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)41,642558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.23.03.3
      There are a total of 4 Belle police officers. This results in 3.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5.2% greater than the West Virginia average and 2% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in West Virginia

      State Total offenders West Virginia /100K National /100K
      West Virginia4,917266266
      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.

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      East Bank, WV1,132111497607
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      Belle, WV1,37093420513

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      Belle, WV1,37093420513
      Source: The Belle, 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.