Martinsburg, West Virginia Crime Rate

1 years of data (2023–2023) · Population: 19,044

Key Insights

  • →Martinsburg has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 231.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
  • →Safer than 34% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.23 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
231.0
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
987.2
188 total
vs National Avg
↓ -39%
National: 379.5

2023 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 44

Murder0
Rape8
Robbery4
Aggravated Assault32

Property Crime: 188

Burglary25
Larceny-Theft162
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson5
B
Safety Grade for Martinsburg

Based on violent crime rate of 231.0 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Norwood, Ohio →Ferndale, Michigan →Gautier, Mississippi →Heber, Utah →Clive, Iowa →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.