The small town of Ghent, WV has been struggling with crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the rate of violent crime in Ghent is only 10.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is still a concern, with a rate of 14.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This can be attributed to the town's rural setting and limited resources for law enforcement. However, the community is working together to address these issues and make Ghent a safer place for its residents, with initiatives such as neighborhood watch programs and increased police presence in high-crime areas. Despite its challenges, Ghent remains a close-knit community where people take care of each other and strive to improve their town for the better.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ghent violent crime is 10.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Ghent property crime is 14.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ghent, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sophia, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sophia, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.