B+
0%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
13%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
3%
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 peopleDunbar/100k peopleWest Virginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime150n/a (estimate)2,1221,4112,119
Murder0n/a0.05.35.0
Rape1n/a14.148.037.5
Robbery2n/a28.39.760.6
Assault19n/a268.7185.8256.1
Violent crime22n/a (estimate)311249359
Burglary30n/a424.3178.3229.2
Theft87n/a1,230.6905.11,272.1
Vehicle theft11n/a155.678.5258.8
Property crime128n/a (estimate)1,8101,1621,760

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

      • Dunbar crime rates are equal to the national average
      • Violent crimes in Dunbar are 13% lower than the national average
      • In Dunbar you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Dunbar is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Dunbar has increased by 12%

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        Daily Crime In Dunbar (per 100,000 people)

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Dunbar, West Virginia is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Dunbar are 1.50 times more than the West Virginia average and 1.00 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Dunbar are 1.25 times more than than West Virginia and 1.15 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Dunbar are 1.56 times more than than West Virginia and 1.03 times more than the national average.

        How Safe is Dunbar (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Dunbar, West Virginia compared to other areas of West Virginia, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Dunbar safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Dunbar is safer than 49% of West Virginia cities, and 50% 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 Dunbar. At this time, Dunbar sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Dunbar

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Dunbar is 1 in 322
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Dunbar is 1 in 56
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Dunbar is 1 in 48
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Dunbar? In Dunbar, WV you have a 1 in 322 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 56 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Dunbar.

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

        The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Dunbar is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Dunbar has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 33% in Dunbar, while property crimes in Dunbar have increased by 27%. Total crime has increased by 12% year over year.

        Dunbar police department

        Item Dunbar West Virginia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)161,642558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.03.03.3
        There are a total of 16 Dunbar police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32.9% less than the West Virginia average and 37.5% 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
        Pinch, WV3,53847221269
        Eleanor, WV1,46551238289
        Winfield, WV3,13342297339
        Alum Creek, WV1,57975350425
        Belle, WV1,37087408496
        Elkview, WV1,09589416505
        Teays Valley, WV13,72995443538
        Dunbar, WV7,1663111,8102,122

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Farmington, AR7,166236358594
        North Vernon, IN7,1672291,1141,343
        Independence, OH7,1671601,1981,358
        Mims, FL7,1642051,0901,295
        Willow Oak, FL7,1682551,3581,613
        Dunbar, WV7,1663111,8102,122
        Source: The Dunbar, 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.