Ranson, WV Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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57%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

81%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

52%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ranson_{/100k people}	West Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	53	n/a (estimate)	917	1,411	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.3	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	17.3	48.0	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	9.7	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	51.9	185.8	256.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	69	249	359
Burglary	2	n/a	34.6	178.3	229.2
Theft	43	n/a	743.8	905.1	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	69.2	78.5	258.8
Property crime	49	n/a (estimate)	848	1,162	1,760

Ranson crime map

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

Ranson crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ranson are 81% lower than the national average
In Ranson you have a 1 in 110 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ranson is safer than 78% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ranson has decreased by 9%

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Daily Crime In Ranson (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Ranson, West Virginia is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Ranson are 1.54 times less than the West Virginia average and 2.31 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Ranson are 3.60 times less than than West Virginia and 5.19 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Ranson are 1.37 times less than than West Virginia and 2.08 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Ranson (higher is better)

How safe is Ranson, West Virginia compared to other cities in West Virginia and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Ranson is safer than 73% of the cities in West Virginia and 78% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in West Virginia and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Ranson. Overall, Ranson is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ranson

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ranson is 1 in 1446

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ranson is 1 in 118

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ranson is 1 in 110

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Ranson, West Virginia? If you reside in Ranson, then there is a 1 in 1446 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 118. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 110 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Ranson.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Ranson, WV is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Ranson has decreased by 60%, while the property crime rate in Ranson has increased by 2% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Ranson has decreased by 9% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Ranson police department

Item	Ranson	West Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	1,642	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 14 Ranson police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2.4% greater than the West Virginia average and 4.6% less than the National average.

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}
Bolivar, WV	1,272	35	163	198
Shepherdstown, WV	1,657	35	163	198
Shannondale, WV	3,364	47	221	269
Boonsboro, MD	3,594	0	287	287
Inwood, WV	2,700	51	238	289
Lovettsville, VA	2,447	57	412	469
Harpers Ferry, WV	334	101	469	570
Ranson, WV	5,217	69	848	917

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
DeWitt, IA	5,215	250	998	1,248
McGregor, TX	5,212	337	1,767	2,103
Midway, UT	5,210	75	458	533
Anthony, TX	5,210	382	1,994	2,376
Diboll, TX	5,210	371	764	1,134
Ranson, WV	5,217	69	848	917

Source: The Ranson, WV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.