Located in the heart of McDowell County, West Virginia, the small town of Berwind has unfortunately experienced its fair share of crime. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate is slightly higher than the national average at 23.5 per 1,000 residents, compared to the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. On the other hand, the rate of property crime in Berwind is slightly lower than the national average at 31 per 1,000 residents, compared to the US average of 35.4. This type of crime includes burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Despite these numbers, the tight-knit community of Berwind remains resilient and continues to work together to combat and prevent crime in their town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Berwind violent crime is 23.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Berwind property crime is 31.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Berwind, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of War, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of War, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.