Philippi, West Virginia Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 2,897
Key Insights
- →Philippi has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 138.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime dropped 74.9% from the previous year.
- →2 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 69.0 per 100K.
- →Safer than 51% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.17 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
138.1
-74.9% YoY
Murder Rate
69.0
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
793.9
23 total
vs National Avg
↓ -62%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 4
Murder2
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault1
Property Crime: 23
Burglary1
Larceny-Theft17
Motor Vehicle Theft5
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,897 | 4 | 138.1 | 2 | 23 | 793.9 |
| 2023 | 2,911 | 16 | 549.6 | 1 | 18 | 618.3 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
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Safety Grade for Philippi
Based on violent crime rate of 138.1 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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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.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.