Keyser, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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30%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

30%

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}	Keyser_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	72	n/a (estimate)	1,488	1,411	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.3	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	41.3	48.0	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	20.7	9.7	60.6
Assault	9	n/a	186.0	185.8	256.1
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	248	249	359
Burglary	17	n/a	351.3	178.3	229.2
Theft	43	n/a	888.6	905.1	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	78.5	258.8
Property crime	60	n/a (estimate)	1,240	1,162	1,760

Keyser crime map

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

Keyser crime rates are 30% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Keyser are 31% lower than the national average
In Keyser you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Keyser is safer than 46% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Keyser has increased by 106%

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Daily Crime In Keyser (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Keyser, West Virginia is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Keyser are 1.05 times more than the West Virginia average and 1.42 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Keyser are 1.00 times less than than West Virginia and 1.45 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Keyser are 1.07 times more than than West Virginia and 1.42 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Keyser (higher is better)

Is Keyser safe in comparison to other cities in the state of West Virginia as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Keyser to other cities in the state and across the country, Keyser is 41% safer than other cities of West Virginia and 46% safer than other cities in the nation. Keyser has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Keyser

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Keyser is 1 in 404

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Keyser is 1 in 81

The chance of being a victim of crime in Keyser is 1 in 68

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Keyser, West Virginia you have a 1 in 404 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 81 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Keyser.

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

Determining whether Keyser is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Keyser violent crime rates have increased by 141%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 101% year over year. Total crimes for Keyser has increased by 106% in the same time frame.

Keyser police department

Item	Keyser	West Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 14 Keyser police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.7% less than the West Virginia average and 20.6% 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}
Frostburg, MD	8,550	14	101	115
Fort Ashby, WV	1,163	63	295	358
Carpendale, WV	1,001	65	302	367
Bowling Green, MD	1,289	213	1,039	1,252
Romney, WV	1,826	629	629	1,258
Wiley Ford, WV	718	236	1,100	1,336
Lonaconing, MD	1,282	236	1,151	1,387
Keyser, WV	4,956	248	1,240	1,488

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Watseka, IL	4,956	179	1,368	1,548
West Sayville, NY	4,956	147	663	810
Barling, AR	4,957	354	1,342	1,696
Needles, CA	4,959	919	2,359	3,278
Perry, OK	4,959	114	1,249	1,362
Keyser, WV	4,956	248	1,240	1,488

Source: The Keyser, 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.