Falling Spring, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B-

38%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

29%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

40%

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.

Falling Spring 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 Falling Spring 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 Falling Spring 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 Falling Spring crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Falling Spring_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,413 (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)	257 (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)	1,156 (estimate)	1,195	1,917

Falling Spring crime map

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

New Real Estate Listings in Falling Spring Area

For Sale For Rent

Search Homes for Sale in Falling Spring, WV

Compare Falling Spring, WV Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Falling Spring crime rates are 38% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Falling Spring are 29% lower than the national average
In Falling Spring you have a 1 in 71 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Falling Spring is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Falling Spring has decreased by 26%

Falling Spring, WV Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Falling Spring

See all the best places to live around Falling Spring

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Falling Spring poll results

The best places in West Virginia

Here are the best places to live in West Virginia

Check out the 10 most dangerous cities in West Virginia

Most Dangerous States In The US

Check out the 10 safest cities in West Virginia

Daily Crime In Falling Spring (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Falling Spring (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Falling Spring

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Falling Spring is 1 in 389

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Falling Spring is 1 in 87

The chance of being a victim of crime in Falling Spring is 1 in 71

Year Over Year Crime In Falling Spring (per 100,000 people)

Falling Spring police department

Item	Falling Spring	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}
Lewisburg, WV	3,857	51	228	278
White Sulphur Springs, WV	3,051	93	1,351	1,444
Hillsboro, WV	111	342	1,535	1,877
Callaghan, VA	247	252	1,773	2,025
Falling Spring, WV	156	257	1,156	1,413

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Goehner, NE	156	245	2,103	2,348
Kirkwood, CA	156	512	2,342	2,854
Grasston, MN	156	348	2,271	2,619
Harding, MN	156	343	2,235	2,577
Rowan, IA	156	424	2,184	2,608
Falling Spring, WV	156	257	1,156	1,413

Source: The Falling Spring, 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.