Boone County Crime & Safety

Boone County has a total crime rate of 695.6 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (221.1 per 100K) and property crimes (474.5 per 100K).

Boone County has a safety score of 71/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #25 out of 55 counties in West Virginia for safety (1 = safest).

With nine reporting agencies, Boone County tracks a total crime rate that is nearly 27% lower than the state average. This proactive reporting helps maintain a safety score above the state norm of 98.5.

The county reports 221.1 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, which aligns closely with the state average. Property crimes, totaling 474.5, make up the bulk of local law enforcement activity.

Crime data for Boone County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Boone County has a safety score of 71/100, which is above the West Virginia average of 63/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.