Weirton, West Virginia Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 18,151
Key Insights
- →Weirton has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 137.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 50.2% from the previous year.
- →2 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 11.0 per 100K.
- →Crime trajectory: stable safe — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 52% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.42 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
137.7
+50.2% YoY
Murder Rate
11.0
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
330.6
60 total
vs National Avg
↓ -62%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 25
Murder2
Rape8
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault15
Property Crime: 60
Burglary0
Larceny-Theft60
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,151 | 25 | 137.7 | 2 | 60 | 330.6 |
| 2022 | 18,544 | 17 | 91.7 | 0 | 70 | 377.5 |
| 2021 | 17,911 | 17 | 94.9 | 1 | 41 | 228.9 |
| 2020 | 18,111 | 12 | 66.3 | 2 | 24 | 132.5 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Weirton
Based on violent crime rate of 137.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 52% of cities
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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.