Falling Waters, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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81%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

81%

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 Waters 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 Waters 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 Waters 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 Waters 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 Waters_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	442 (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)	80 (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)	362 (estimate)	1,195	1,917

Falling Waters crime map

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

Falling Waters crime rates are 81% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Falling Waters are 78% lower than the national average
In Falling Waters you have a 1 in 227 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Falling Waters is safer than 92% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Falling Waters has increased by 35%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Falling Waters

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Falling Waters is 1 in 1243

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Falling Waters is 1 in 277

The chance of being a victim of crime in Falling Waters is 1 in 227

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

Falling Waters police department

Item	Falling Waters	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}
Shepherdstown, WV	1,657	37	168	205
Inwood, WV	2,700	54	245	299
Boonsboro, MD	3,594	0	497	497
Keedysville, MD	1,081	137	665	802
State Line, PA	3,548	118	701	819
Fairplay, MD	470	172	837	1,009
Beaver Creek, MD	539	172	837	1,009
Falling Waters, WV	1,991	80	362	442

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Munising, MI	1,991	101	910	1,011
Bell Canyon, CA	1,991	71	326	398
Parma, ID	1,990	607	420	1,027
Auburn, MI	1,990	151	513	664
Marion, MS	1,992	46	362	408
Falling Waters, WV	1,991	80	362	442

Source: The Falling Waters, 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.