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Charleston, WV is on the Map!

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Charleston  is the capital of West Virginia as well as the most populated city in the state. Its metro area has a population of approx 305k! You'll notice there are numerous thefts on the map.  If you hover over the thefts, you can see that most are related to vehicles.  If you live in Charleston, make sure to lock your car and remove all valuables from sight!  ( Click here to find out how to perform a search on SpotCrime in your own city) This is a big step in the right direction for agencies in West Virginia - there are only a couple of agencies in the state of WV who provide crime maps for residents. Don't see a map for your West Virginia area?  Reach out to your local PD.  Ask them to send data to SpotCrime .  If they send the data, we will map it and send alerts for free. Stay aware, stay safe!