Matheny, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

18%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

20%

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.

Matheny 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 Matheny 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 Matheny 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 Matheny crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Matheny_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,909 (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)	352 (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)	1,557 (estimate)	1,230	1,954

Matheny crime map

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

Matheny crime rates are 18% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Matheny are 5% lower than the national average
In Matheny you have a 1 in 53 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Matheny is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Matheny has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Matheny

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Matheny is 1 in 285

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Matheny is 1 in 65

The chance of being a victim of crime in Matheny is 1 in 53

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

Matheny police department

Item	Matheny	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}
Mallory, WV	1,236	114	506	621
Mullens, WV	1,797	117	519	637
Oceana, WV	1,179	136	601	737
Corinne, WV	99	217	959	1,176
Pineville, WV	495	280	1,237	1,517
Amherstdale, WV	434	282	1,247	1,529
Gilbert, WV	371	317	1,404	1,721
Matheny, WV	151	352	1,557	1,909

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Register, GA	151	510	2,349	2,859
Edgar Springs, MO	151	0	0	0
Winterhaven, CA	151	808	3,786	4,594
Palmetto, LA	151	877	3,834	4,711
Ehrenfeld, PA	151	430	2,278	2,708
Matheny, WV	151	352	1,557	1,909

Source: The Matheny, 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.