C
78%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
75%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
78%
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.
Smithers 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 Smithers 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 Smithers 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 Smithers crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSmithers/100k peopleWest Virginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)505 (estimate)1,4612,281
Murdern/an/an/a4.95.7
Rapen/an/an/a46.538.0
Robberyn/an/an/a11.266.5
Assaultn/an/an/a202.8264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)92 (estimate)266364
Burglaryn/an/an/a178.3250.7
Theftn/an/an/a924.01,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a92.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)413 (estimate)1,1951,917

Smithers crime map



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

      • Smithers crime rates are 78% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Smithers are 75% lower than the national average
      • In Smithers you have a 1 in 199 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Smithers is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Smithers has decreased by 75%

      Smithers, WV Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in West Virginia has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in West Virginia has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Smithers each year?
      • 4. Is the Smithers crime rate higher or lower than the West Virginia average?
      • 5. Smithers is safer than 21% of all other cities in West Virginia.
       
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      Daily Crime In Smithers (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Smithers

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Smithers is 1 in 1089
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Smithers is 1 in 243
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Smithers is 1 in 199

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

      Smithers police department

      Item Smithers West Virginia National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)41,642558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents5.03.03.3
      There are a total of 4 Smithers police officers. This results in 5.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 63.6% greater than the West Virginia average and 52.4% greater 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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      Source: The Smithers, 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.