In the small town of Nimitz, WV, located at the 25978 zip code, crime rates are lower than the national average. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Nimitz is only 12.9, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 29.5, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite the lower overall crime rates, there have been reports of theft and vandalism in the area. This could be attributed to the town's rural location, making it a target for opportunistic criminals. Overall, while Nimitz may have a lower crime rate compared to the rest of the country, residents should still take necessary precautions to protect their property and personal safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Nimitz (zip 25978) violent crime is 12.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Nimitz (zip 25978) property crime is 29.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Nimitz, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hinton, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hinton, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.