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Is St. Albans, West Virginia Safe?

Population 10,210 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. Albans has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 258.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,540 per 100K.

St. Albans Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. AlbansWest Virginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.7321.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2264.32050.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1540.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2264/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Albans

Violent crime in St. Albans is close to the national average. The rate of 318.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2264.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,540 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Albans Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,540
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Albans Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Albans
318.7
State
321.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Albans
2264.3
State
2050.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Albans Safety

Is St. Albans safe?
Not especially. St. Albans earns a D with a crime rate of 258.3 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 St. Albans?
258.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2264.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Albans safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Albans's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,540 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Albans?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Albans generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Albans police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Albans?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Albans, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does St. Albans compare to other cities in West Virginia?
Below average for the state. St. Albans ranks behind about 78% of West Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is St. Albans to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in St. Albans?
Bad. A D grade and 258.3 per-thousand rate put St. Albans below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Albans?
318.7 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (79), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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