Is Morgantown, WV Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Morgantown, West Virginia reported 52.85 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.27 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 140.15 per 100,000 below that reference, with 16 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Morgantown, West Virginia reported 56.16 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.30 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 131.99 per 100,000 below that reference, with 17 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Morgantown, West Virginia reported 19.82 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.41 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 28.42 per 100,000 below that reference, with 6 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Morgantown, West Virginia reported 1,595.48 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.44 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 488.51 per 100,000 above that reference, with 483 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Morgantown, West Virginia reported 155.25 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.68 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 74.31 per 100,000 below that reference, with 47 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Morgantown, WV has an adjusted safety score of 61.8 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in West Virginia. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the West Virginia workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 6 | 19.82 | 48.24 | 0.41× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 | 155.25 | 229.56 | 0.68× national |
| Burglary | 17 | 56.16 | 188.15 | 0.3× national |
| Larceny-theft | 483 | 1595.48 | 1106.97 |
1.44× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16 | 52.85 | 193.0 | 0.27× national |
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What drives Morgantown's safety score?
Morgantown ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in West Virginia, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 30,273 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 60.99, while Community Order is lowest at 51.33. The 9.66-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1595.48 per 100,000 (1.44× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 52.85 per 100,000 (0.27× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Morgantown, West Virginia recorded 483 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 84.9% of the 569 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 6 robbery reports (1.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Morgantown, West Virginia recorded 47 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 8.3% of the 569 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 6 robbery reports (1.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Morgantown, West Virginia recorded 17 burglary offenses in 2025, 3.0% of the 569 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 6 robbery reports (1.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Morgantown, West Virginia uses a reporting population of 30,273 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Morgantown, West Virginia has an adjusted score of 61.8 points out of 100 versus 37.76 in Charleston, West Virginia, a difference of 24.04 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Morgantown ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Morgantown, West Virginia has an adjusted score of 61.8 points out of 100 versus 33.06 in Huntington, West Virginia, a difference of 28.74 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Morgantown ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morgantown safe compared to other places in West Virginia?
Morgantown is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 61.8 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in West Virginia.
What is the crime rate in Morgantown?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Morgantown's safety rating?
Morgantown's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 61.8 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in West Virginia. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Morgantown?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Morgantown?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
West Virginia safety directory
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.