Dunbar, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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17%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Dunbar_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	134	n/a (estimate)	1,892	1,461	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	14.1	4.9	5.7
Rape	4	n/a	56.5	46.5	38.0
Robbery	2	n/a	28.2	11.2	66.5
Assault	26	n/a	367.1	202.8	264.1
Violent crime	33	n/a (estimate)	466	266	364
Burglary	41	n/a	578.9	178.3	250.7
Theft	55	n/a	776.5	924.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	70.6	92.8	318.7
Property crime	101	n/a (estimate)	1,426	1,195	1,917

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Dunbar crime map

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 17% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Dunbar are 28% higher than the national average
In Dunbar you have a 1 in 53 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 38%

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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 1.30 times more than the West Virginia average and 1.21 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Dunbar are 1.75 times more than than West Virginia and 1.28 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Dunbar are 1.19 times more than than West Virginia and 1.34 times less 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 58% 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 215

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Dunbar is 1 in 71

The chance of being a victim of crime in Dunbar is 1 in 53

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Dunbar? In Dunbar, WV you have a 1 in 215 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 71 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 53 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 increased by 84% in Dunbar, while property crimes in Dunbar have increased by 27%. Total crime has increased by 38% year over year.

Dunbar police department

Item	Dunbar	West Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	3.0	3.3

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 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}
Winfield, WV	3,133	51	228	278
Pinch, WV	3,538	51	228	278
Eleanor, WV	1,465	54	245	299
Alum Creek, WV	1,579	80	360	440
Belle, WV	1,370	93	420	513
Elkview, WV	1,095	95	428	523
Teays Valley, WV	13,729	101	455	557
Dunbar, WV	7,166	466	1,426	1,892

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Farmington, AR	7,166	261	455	716
North Vernon, IN	7,167	290	1,437	1,727
Independence, OH	7,167	160	1,343	1,502
Mims, FL	7,164	223	1,164	1,387
Willow Oak, FL	7,168	277	1,450	1,727
Dunbar, WV	7,166	466	1,426	1,892

Source: The Dunbar, WV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.