The crime rate in Charleston, WV is considerably higher than the US average. The violent crime rate for Charleston is 63.4, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. Furthermore, the property crime rate in Charleston is 95, which is almost 3 times higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that residents of Charleston are more likely to experience a violent or property crime than those living in other parts of the country. It is important for residents of Charleston to take steps to protect themselves from becoming victims of these crimes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Charleston violent crime is 63.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Charleston property crime is 95.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.