Huntington, WV Crime


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Huntington, WV has unfortunately been struggling with high levels of crime, particularly in regards to violent and property crimes. According to , the city's violent crime rate is 42.6, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Huntington is 60.9, well above the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the concerning prevalence of crime in Huntington and the need for effective measures to address and reduce it.

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

Huntington violent crime is 42.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Huntington property crime is 60.9. (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
Huntington, WV Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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Portsmouth, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock372018
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Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Huntington most of my life. Yes, there have been many changes over the years, not all good, but it is a great place to live. Huntington won the best small  More

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Over 4 years ago

Could be worse - drug issues, no good jobs, lots of crime, but nice outside activities. Locals don't like anyone moving here and taking a job - I can say that! Glad I  More

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I've lived here since about 2012. I moved in from a surrounding small suburb called Shoals Manor where I lived for almost 10 years. I lived in Huntington for a few years  More

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