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22%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
4%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
26%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleClarksburg/100k peopleWest Virginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime397n/a (estimate)2,5921,4112,119
Murder0n/a0.05.35.0
Rape14n/a91.448.037.5
Robbery2n/a13.19.760.6
Assault41n/a267.7185.8256.1
Violent crime57n/a (estimate)372249359
Burglary25n/a163.2178.3229.2
Theft302n/a1,971.8905.11,272.1
Vehicle theft13n/a84.978.5258.8
Property crime340n/a (estimate)2,2201,1621,760

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Clarksburg crime rates are 22% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Clarksburg are 4% higher than the national average
      • In Clarksburg you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Clarksburg is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Clarksburg has decreased by 25%

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        Daily Crime In Clarksburg (per 100,000 people)

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Clarksburg, West Virginia is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Clarksburg are 1.84 times more than the West Virginia average and 1.22 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Clarksburg are 1.50 times more than than West Virginia and 1.04 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Clarksburg are 1.91 times more than than West Virginia and 1.26 times more than the national average.

        How Safe is Clarksburg (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Clarksburg, West Virginia compared to other areas of West Virginia, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Clarksburg safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Clarksburg is safer than 31% of West Virginia cities, and 36% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in West Virginia, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Clarksburg. At this time, Clarksburg sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Clarksburg

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Clarksburg is 1 in 269
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Clarksburg is 1 in 46
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Clarksburg is 1 in 39
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Clarksburg? In Clarksburg, WV you have a 1 in 269 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Clarksburg.

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

        The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Clarksburg is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Clarksburg has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 8% in Clarksburg, while property crimes in Clarksburg have decreased by 29%. Total crime has decreased by 25% year over year.

        Clarksburg police department

        Item Clarksburg West Virginia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)521,642558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.13.03.3
        There are a total of 52 Clarksburg police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 3.1% greater than the West Virginia average and 3.9% 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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Enterprise, WV1,11540184224
        Pleasant Valley, WV3,16566306371
        Nutter Fort, WV1,81085399484
        Shinnston, WV2,28891423514
        Stonewood, WV2,11793434528
        Monongah, WV1,08898455553
        Salem, WV1,862114534649
        Clarksburg, WV15,7433722,2202,592

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Longmeadow, MA15,73694592686
        Pataskala, OH15,7512031,0721,275
        Warsaw, IN15,7574141,7602,174
        Dublin, GA15,7623761,9312,307
        Shively, KY15,7233053,2813,586
        Clarksburg, WV15,7433722,2202,592
        Source: The Clarksburg, WV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.