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24%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
12%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
26%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
Masontown 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 Masontown 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 Masontown 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 Masontown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMasontown/100k peopleWest Virginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,770 (estimate)1,5082,324
Murdern/an/an/a4.66.3
Rapen/an/an/a44.440.0
Robberyn/an/an/a10.066.1
Assaultn/an/an/a218.9268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)326 (estimate)278370
Burglaryn/an/an/a190.2269.8
Theftn/an/an/a951.21,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a88.7282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,443 (estimate)1,2301,954

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

      • Masontown crime rates are 24% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Masontown are 12% lower than the national average
      • In Masontown you have a 1 in 57 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Masontown is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Masontown has decreased by 14%

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        Daily Crime In Masontown (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Masontown

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Masontown is 1 in 307
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Masontown is 1 in 70
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Masontown is 1 in 57

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

        Masontown police department

        Item Masontown West Virginia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)11,642558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.83.03.3
        There are a total of 1 Masontown police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.9% less than the West Virginia average and 44% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in West Virginia

        State Total offenders West Virginia /100K National /100K
        West Virginia4,917266266
        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.

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        Brandonville, WV133112497609
        Grafton, WV5,0350677677
        Masontown, WV5923261,4431,770

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        Masontown, WV5923261,4431,770
        Source: The Masontown, 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.