Crime & Safety in Beckley
Beckley's crime data ran genuinely, disclosedly elevated on a statistical basis this pass, alongside a real, disclosed tension with resident-perception data.
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Learn moreA statistically elevated cited crime rate
One cited source placed Beckley's overall crime rate at approximately 83.41, notably above the cited national average of approximately 33.37, with property crime cited as particularly prevalent.
A real, disclosed tension with resident perception
A separate, more informal source noted that residents generally consider Beckley a safe place to live, despite the higher cited statistical crime rate.
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Key takeaways
- Beckley's cited overall crime rate (~83.41) runs notably above the national average.
- A separate source cites generally favorable resident perception -- a real, disclosed tension.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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