Cross Lanes, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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60%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

60%

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.

Cross Lanes crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Cross Lanes crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Cross Lanes crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Cross Lanes crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cross Lanes_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	850 (estimate)	1,411	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.3	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	48.0	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	9.7	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	185.8	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	150 (estimate)	249	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	178.3	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	905.1	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	78.5	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	700 (estimate)	1,162	1,760

Cross Lanes crime map

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

Cross Lanes crime rates are 60% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Cross Lanes are 58% lower than the national average
In Cross Lanes you have a 1 in 118 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cross Lanes is safer than 67% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cross Lanes has decreased by 3%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cross Lanes

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cross Lanes is 1 in 667

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cross Lanes is 1 in 143

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cross Lanes is 1 in 118

Year Over Year Crime In Cross Lanes (per 100,000 people)

Cross Lanes police department

Item	Cross Lanes	West Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.0	3.3

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}
Eleanor, WV	1,465	51	238	289
Winfield, WV	3,133	42	297	339
Alum Creek, WV	1,579	75	350	425
Buffalo, WV	1,061	87	408	495
Belle, WV	1,370	87	408	496
Teays Valley, WV	13,729	95	443	538
Coal Fork, WV	1,547	100	469	569
Cross Lanes, WV	9,517	150	700	850

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Countryside, VA	9,517	82	592	674
La Plata, MD	9,516	216	1,755	1,970
Midland, WA	9,518	349	2,641	2,990
Cedar Hills, OR	9,514	116	838	954
Independent Hill, VA	9,514	76	551	627
Cross Lanes, WV	9,517	150	700	850

Source: The Cross Lanes, 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.