Fairmont, WV crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Fairmont, WV demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (56.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 203 incidents suggests Fairmont maintains good community safety standards.
Fairmont demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5426452, a total of 203 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 108 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 79 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common (46 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (14 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (9 incidents), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (6 incidents), and "Stolen Property Offenses" (4 incidents). Homicide and robbery are relatively rare, with only 3 incidents each. Sex offenses account for 6 incidents, with 5 classified as "Sex Offenses" and 1 as "Kidnapping/Abduction." Finally, "Fraud Offenses" under the "others" category account for 4 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US5426452, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we could calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, which is a standard measure for comparing crime levels across different areas. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the crime rates relative to national averages or other benchmarks. The violent crime rate could be calculated by summing the incidents of assault, homicide, robbery, and sex offenses, while the property crime rate would be based on the total number of property crime incidents. Crime map data and zip code data would require geographic information associated with the GEOID. Finally, deeper insights could be derived by comparing this data to historical trends, demographic information, and socioeconomic factors in the area.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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