Philippi, WV Crime Rates

A+
49%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
51%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
68%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePhilippi/100k peopleWest Virginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime34n/a (estimate)1,1681,4612,281
Murder1n/a34.44.95.7
Rape0n/a0.046.538.0
Robbery0n/a0.011.266.5
Assault15n/a515.3202.8264.1
Violent crime16n/a (estimate)550266364
Burglary3n/a103.1178.3250.7
Theft15n/a515.3924.01,347.2
Vehicle theft0n/a0.092.8318.7
Property crime18n/a (estimate)6181,1951,917

Philippi crime map



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

      • Philippi crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Philippi are 51% higher than the national average
      • In Philippi you have a 1 in 86 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Philippi is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Philippi has increased by 13%

      Philippi, 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 Philippi each year?
      • 4. Is the Philippi crime rate higher or lower than the West Virginia average?
      • 5. Philippi is safer than 65% of all other cities in West Virginia.
       
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      Daily Crime In Philippi (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Philippi

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Philippi is 1 in 182
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Philippi is 1 in 162
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Philippi is 1 in 86

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

      Philippi police department

      Item Philippi West Virginia National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)61,642558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.03.03.3
      There are a total of 6 Philippi police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33% less than the West Virginia average and 37.6% 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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      Philippi, WV3,3105506181,168

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      Philippi, WV3,3105506181,168
      Source: The Philippi, 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.
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