West Virginia Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021

Updated on January 9, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2021, there were 5,205 violent crimes in West Virginia; and the violent crime rate per 100K residents was 291.5. Violent crimes are crimes which involve force or threat of force. The specific number and type of Violent Crimes included: Aggravated Assault (3,942), Rape (945), and Robbery (210).

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.

You can see similar information for other states.

Data Source: FBI UCR.
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West Virginia Number of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Aggravated Assault
3,942
Rape
945
Robbery
210
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
108
West Virginia Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Aggravated Assault
220.8
Rape
52.9
Robbery
11.8
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
6
West Virginia Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Crime Type
Number of Crimes
Crime Rate Per 100K
Aggravated Assault 3,942 220.8
Rape 945 52.9
Robbery 210 11.8
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 108 6
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