Boaz, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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87%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

87%

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.

Boaz 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 Boaz 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 Boaz 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 Boaz crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Boaz_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	297 (estimate)	1,461	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	46.5	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	11.2	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	202.8	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	54 (estimate)	266	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	178.3	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	924.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	92.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	243 (estimate)	1,195	1,917

Boaz crime map

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

Boaz crime rates are 87% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Boaz are 85% lower than the national average
In Boaz you have a 1 in 337 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Boaz is safer than 94% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Boaz has increased by 15%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Boaz

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Boaz is 1 in 1848

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Boaz is 1 in 412

The chance of being a victim of crime in Boaz is 1 in 337

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

Boaz police department

Item	Boaz	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}
Lubeck, WV	1,104	37	168	205
Williamstown, WV	2,901	51	228	279
Mineralwells, WV	2,163	77	345	422
Blennerhassett, WV	3,974	93	416	509
Devola, OH	2,593	77	455	532
North Hills, WV	950	107	483	590
Newport, OH	1,310	87	516	603
Boaz, WV	1,645	54	243	297

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Craig Beach, OH	1,645	101	599	700
Locust Fork, AL	1,645	154	646	799
Hampton, AR	1,645	607	1,213	1,820
Forest City, PA	1,644	45	76	121
Shell Rock, IA	1,646	90	463	553
Boaz, WV	1,645	54	243	297

Source: The Boaz, 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.