West Virginia Home Security and Crime Prevention Center

Crime Resources

Crime Prevention

• WV Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
• West Virginia State Police
• FBI: Clarksburg

City Crime Prevention

• Huntington Police Department: Drug and Crime Tip Line
• Wheeling Police Department

Neighborhood Watch

• Southside Neighborhood Organization: Huntington
• Parkersburg Police Department
• Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency
• Morgantown Neighborhood Associations

Disaster Resources

Emergency Preparedness

• The West Virginia Disaster Center
• West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Christian Appalachian Project
• West Virginia Conference United Methodist Church

Fire Safety

• West Virginia Fire Commission: Office of the State Fire Marshal
• West Virginia Fire Safety Resource eGuide
• West Virginia State Firemen’s Association
• Wheeling Fire Department

Alarm Associations

• Electronic Security Association of Virginia

General Safety Resources

General Safety

• West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety
• Snowshoe Mountain
• West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
• West Virginia State Police

Child Abuse Prevention

• Morgado Design
• Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation
• Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
• TEAM for West Virginia Children
• West Virgina Foundation for Rape Information

Domestic Violence

• West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center
• Women’s AID in Crisis
• Shenandoah Women’s Center
• YWCA Charleston

Crime Stats in West Virginia

See the Safest Cities in West Virginia report for more information on crime statistics across the state.

Top 5 Burglary-Prevention Tips

1. Get a home security system

In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.

2. Keep tabs while you’re away

With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.

3. Make your home less appealing to thieves

Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.

4. Make friends with your neighbors

Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.

5. Prep your home before vacation

Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).

Find out about home security in your city

• Beckley
• Clarksburg
• Fairmont
• Martinsburg
• Morgantown
• Parkersburg
• Wheeling

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