Shady Spring, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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82%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

79%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

83%

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.

Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Shady Spring_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	415 (estimate)	1,508	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.6	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	44.4	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	10.0	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	218.9	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	77 (estimate)	278	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	951.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	88.7	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	339 (estimate)	1,230	1,954

Shady Spring crime map

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

Shady Spring crime rates are 82% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Shady Spring are 79% lower than the national average
In Shady Spring you have a 1 in 241 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Shady Spring is safer than 86% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Shady Spring has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Shady Spring

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Shady Spring is 1 in 1307

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Shady Spring is 1 in 296

The chance of being a victim of crime in Shady Spring is 1 in 241

Year Over Year Crime In Shady Spring (per 100,000 people)

Shady Spring police department

Item	Shady Spring	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}
Mabscott, WV	1,441	65	286	351
MacArthur, WV	1,712	103	457	560
Prosperity, WV	1,451	104	460	565
Bradley, WV	1,758	105	465	570
Coal City, WV	1,942	114	506	621
Crab Orchard, WV	2,483	120	529	648
Stanaford, WV	1,024	120	530	650
Shady Spring, WV	3,467	77	339	415

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rochester, PA	3,468	187	988	1,174
Feather Sound, FL	3,466	49	298	348
Ticonderoga, NY	3,466	280	1,123	1,402
Union Springs, AL	3,465	1,515	1,757	3,272
Gothenburg, NE	3,469	119	593	712
Shady Spring, WV	3,467	77	339	415

Source: The Shady Spring, 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.