West Virginia Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2022

Updated on January 9, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2022, there were 5,213 violent crimes in West Virginia; and the violent crime rate per 100K residents was 293.7. Violent crimes are crimes which involve force or threat of force. The specific number and type of Violent Crimes included: Aggravated Assault (3,999), Rape (909), 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 2022
Aggravated Assault
3,999
Rape
909
Robbery
210
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
95
West Virginia Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2022
Aggravated Assault
225.3
Rape
51.2
Robbery
11.8
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
5.4
West Virginia Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2022
Crime Type
Number of Crimes
Crime Rate Per 100K
Aggravated Assault 3,999 225.3
Rape 909 51.2
Robbery 210 11.8
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 95 5.4
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