West Virginia Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2018

Updated on January 9, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2018, there were 5,411 violent crimes in West Virginia; and the violent crime rate per 100K residents was 299.9. Violent crimes are crimes which involve force or threat of force. The specific number and type of Violent Crimes included: Aggravated Assault (4,286), Rape (716), and Robbery (333).

The first chart below shows the number of crimes for each violent crime type and the second chart shows the crime rate per 100K residents for each violent crime type. You can also find the information in a table below.

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Data Source: FBI UCR.
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West Virginia Number of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2018
Aggravated Assault
4,286
Rape
716
Robbery
333
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
76
West Virginia Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2018
Aggravated Assault
237.5
Rape
39.7
Robbery
18.5
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
4.2
West Virginia Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2018
Crime Type
Number of Crimes
Crime Rate Per 100K
Aggravated Assault 4,286 237.5
Rape 716 39.7
Robbery 333 18.5
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 76 4.2
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