W.Va. Sees Drops in Violent Crime, Overdoses, Morrisey Announces

New report claims violent crime fell in West Virginia during 2025

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A new report states that there have been significant declines in violent crime, property crime and drug overdose deaths across West Virginia. This report states that these decreases were seen as Governor Patrick Morrisey's administration continues an aggressive approach to public safety and the drug crisis. The statement claims that [...]

Morrisey, Mitchell says statewide crime stats plummeted in 2025

Violent crimes part of the decrease.

West Virginia reports declines in crime, overdose deaths

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — Reported violent crime, property crime and drug overdose deaths fell across West Virginia in 2025, according to Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office. Reported violent crime dropped 5.6%, from 4,310 offenses to 4,070. The governor’s office said West Virginia’s violent crime rate was 31% below the national average. Reported property crime fell 13.5%, [...]

W.Va. sees drops in violent crime, overdoses, Morrisey announces

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a drop in violent crime, property crime and drug overdose deaths across West Virginia today.

Governor Morrissey says crime rates are down

Morrissey says violent crime fell by 5.6% statewide, and property crime is down 13.5%.

Governor Morrisey Announces Major Declines in Crime, Overdose Deaths Across West Virginia - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced significant declines in violent crime, property crime, and drug overdose deaths across West Virginia as his administration continues an aggressive approach to public safety and the drug crisis. “Nothing matters more to me than you and your family’s safety,” said Governor Morrisey. “In West Virginia, we’re taking an aggressive approach […]