The city of Hurricane, with a total population of 6,382, experienced 390 arrests over the past three years. During 2013, the arrest rate totaled 252.27 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 29.25% difference making Hurricane lower than the national average of 356.57 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 3 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Hurricane also handled 158 arrests for property crimes during 2013. Compared to Eleanor and Winfield, Hurricane is a more dangerous place to live.
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The city of Hurricane experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2013, Hurricane totaled 3 violent crimes and 158 non-violent crimes.
During 2007-2013, Hurricane experienced 74 violent crimes. Of those, 1 were for murder/non-negligent manslaughter, another 19 were for legacy rape, 9 were for robbery, and 45 were for aggravated assault.
It is situated in Putnam county, West Virginia with a total number of 18 employees - 0 female, 16 male officers and 2 civilians. Hurricane PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WV0400100, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.