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Is Weirton, West Virginia Safe?

Population 18,133 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Weirton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 260.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,809 per 100K.

Weirton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWeirtonWest Virginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.0321.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2334.22050.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1809.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate595.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

268/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2334/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weirton

Violent crime in Weirton is below the national average. The rate of 268.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2334.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,809 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weirton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,809
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft595
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weirton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weirton
268.0
State
321.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weirton
2334.2
State
2050.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weirton Safety

Is Weirton safe?
Not especially. Weirton earns a D with a crime rate of 260.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Weirton?
260.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2334.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weirton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Weirton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,809 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Weirton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weirton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weirton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weirton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Weirton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Weirton compare to other cities in West Virginia?
Below average for the state. Weirton ranks behind about 78% of West Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Weirton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Weirton?
Bad. A D grade and 260.2 per-thousand rate put Weirton below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 268 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Weirton?
268.0 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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