West Virginia

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In 2022, 278 violent crime incidents per 100,000 residents were reported to police in West Virginia. This is 13 percent lower than the violent crime rate in 2012.

The crime rate in West Virginia in 2022 was 27 percent lower than the United States average.

In 2022, 60 percent of violent crimes reported to police in West Virginia were not solved. This is 8 percentage points higher than the unsolved rate in 2012.

  • Capital:  Charleston
  • Population:  1,815,857
  • Area:  24,230 sq mi
  • Violent Crime Rank:  36th
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