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Safest Cities in West Virginia — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 13 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Charleston is the safest city in West Virginia with a crime rate of 20.1 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Parkersburg (20.2/1K) and South Charleston (20.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 13 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
22.9per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
381per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1906per 100K

All 13 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Charleston
B-
20.1
2Parkersburg
B-
20.2
3South Charleston
B-
20.2
4Huntington
B-
21.9
5Morgantown
B-
22.8
6Wheeling
B-
22.8
7Martinsburg
C+
23.5
8Vienna
C+
23.5
9Clarksburg
C+
23.7
10Fairmont
C+
24
11Beckley
C+
24.7
12St. Albans
C+
24.9
13Weirton
C+
25

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in West Virginia (2027)

1
C+
Weirton25/1K · Moderate · Violent: 345/100K
2
C+
St. Albans24.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 378/100K
3
C+
Beckley24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 399/100K
4
C+
Fairmont24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 430/100K
5
C+
Clarksburg23.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 424/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in West Virginia in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Charleston is the safest city in West Virginia with a crime rate of 20.1 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 58% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in West Virginia for 2027?
The safest cities in West Virginia for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Charleston, Parkersburg, South Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Wheeling, Martinsburg, Vienna, Clarksburg, Fairmont. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in West Virginia in 2027?
Weirton has the highest crime rate in West Virginia at 25 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are West Virginia 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is West Virginia safe to live in 2027?
West Virginia has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 381 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Charleston earns a B- while Weirton gets a C+.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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