Clarksburg, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Clarksburg_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	397	n/a (estimate)	2,592	1,411	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.3	5.0
Rape	14	n/a	91.4	48.0	37.5
Robbery	2	n/a	13.1	9.7	60.6
Assault	41	n/a	267.7	185.8	256.1
Violent crime	57	n/a (estimate)	372	249	359
Burglary	25	n/a	163.2	178.3	229.2
Theft	302	n/a	1,971.8	905.1	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	13	n/a	84.9	78.5	258.8
Property crime	340	n/a (estimate)	2,220	1,162	1,760

Clarksburg crime map

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

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)	52	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	3.0	3.3

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 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}
Enterprise, WV	1,115	40	184	224
Pleasant Valley, WV	3,165	66	306	371
Nutter Fort, WV	1,810	85	399	484
Shinnston, WV	2,288	91	423	514
Stonewood, WV	2,117	93	434	528
Monongah, WV	1,088	98	455	553
Salem, WV	1,862	114	534	649
Clarksburg, WV	15,743	372	2,220	2,592

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Longmeadow, MA	15,736	94	592	686
Pataskala, OH	15,751	203	1,072	1,275
Warsaw, IN	15,757	414	1,760	2,174
Dublin, GA	15,762	376	1,931	2,307
Shively, KY	15,723	305	3,281	3,586
Clarksburg, WV	15,743	372	2,220	2,592

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.