Wednesday, September 17, 2014

West Virginia violent crimes are on the rise


West Virginia's violent crime stats have risen over the last two decades at the second fastest rate in the country. Violent crimes consist of murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault
Stats show the state has the second highest crime rate of violent crimes per 100-thousand people.
Over the last five years of data from 2008-2012, the state has seen increases and decreases in violent crimes.

Going forward state police say they will look at how they can improve their methods.