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Is Clarksburg, West Virginia Safe?

Population 15,562 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clarksburg is a smaller community of 15,562 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,546 per 100K.

Clarksburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClarksburgWest Virginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.5321.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2093.02050.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1546.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

248 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2093/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clarksburg

Violent crime in Clarksburg is close to the national average. The rate of 387.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2093.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,546 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clarksburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,546
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Clarksburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarksburg
387.5
State
321.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarksburg
2093.0
State
2050.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clarksburg Safety

Is Clarksburg safe?
Not especially. Clarksburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clarksburg?
248 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2093.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clarksburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clarksburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,546 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clarksburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clarksburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clarksburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clarksburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clarksburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Clarksburg compare to other cities in West Virginia?
Below average for the state. Clarksburg ranks behind about 80% of West Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clarksburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Clarksburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248 per-thousand rate put Clarksburg below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clarksburg?
387.5 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (45), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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