Lesage, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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76%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

77%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Lesage 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 Lesage 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 Lesage 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 Lesage crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lesage_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	554 (estimate)	1,508	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.6	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	44.4	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	10.0	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	218.9	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	102 (estimate)	278	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	951.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	88.7	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	452 (estimate)	1,230	1,954

Lesage crime map

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

Lesage crime rates are 76% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Lesage are 72% lower than the national average
In Lesage you have a 1 in 181 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lesage is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lesage has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lesage

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lesage is 1 in 979

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lesage is 1 in 222

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lesage is 1 in 181

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

Lesage police department

Item	Lesage	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}
Lavalette, WV	1,256	66	294	360
Milton, WV	2,813	109	484	593
Hamlin, WV	1,458	116	515	632
Culloden, WV	2,790	126	557	682
Hurricane, WV	6,225	157	694	850
Pea Ridge, WV	6,854	160	708	868
Burlington, OH	2,997	133	809	942
Lesage, WV	745	102	452	554

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Roseland, IN	745	2,238	3,887	6,125
Summerland, CA	745	70	329	399
Tidioute, PA	745	412	2,181	2,593
Scranton, SC	745	711	3,344	4,055
Whitsett, NC	745	379	1,933	2,312
Lesage, WV	745	102	452	554

Source: The Lesage, WV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.