Beckley, WV Crime


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Beckley, WV, a small city nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, has unfortunately experienced high levels of crime in recent years. According to background information, the city has a violent crime rate of 54.3, much higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Property crime is also a major concern in Beckley, with a rate of 95.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. These statistics demonstrate the need for increased efforts to address crime and ensure the safety of residents and visitors in Beckley.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Beckley violent crime is 54.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Beckley property crime is 95.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Beckley, WV Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Mabscott, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22005
Sophia, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62013
Mount Hope, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82018
Rhodell, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142003
Oak Hill, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Charleston, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock462018
South Charleston, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock482018
Blacksburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock562019
Radford, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock572019
Christiansburg, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock622019

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I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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