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Is Fairmont, West Virginia Safe?

Population 18,035 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairmont is a smaller community of 18,035 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,364 per 100K.

Fairmont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairmontWest Virginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.5321.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2115.12050.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1364.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate288.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2115/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairmont

Violent crime in Fairmont is close to the national average. The rate of 395.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2115.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,364 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairmont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,364
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft288
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairmont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairmont
395.5
State
321.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairmont
2115.1
State
2050.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairmont Safety

Is Fairmont safe?
Not especially. Fairmont earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.1 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 Fairmont?
251.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2115.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairmont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairmont's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,364 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairmont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairmont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairmont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairmont?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fairmont's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Fairmont compare to other cities in West Virginia?
Below average for the state. Fairmont ranks behind about 79% of West Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fairmont 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 Fairmont?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.1 per-thousand rate put Fairmont below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairmont?
395.5 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) 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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