Charlestown, IN Crime


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The city of Charlestown, IN has been plagued by a high rate of crime, particularly in regards to violent and property crimes. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Charlestown is 29.9, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Charlestown are at a higher risk of becoming victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime is also a major issue in Charlestown, with a rate of 34.1, just slightly below the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. As someone who lives in Charlestown, it is important to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to stay safe in the community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Charlestown violent crime is 29.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Charlestown property crime is 34.1. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Charlestown, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sellersburg, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sellersburg, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Sellersburg, IN Crime History
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Pop. Miles Data
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Prospect, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Indian Hills, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
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I have lived in Charlestown for 55 years. I have raised 4 children in the warm and friendly city of Charlestown. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. The schools  More

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Over 13 years ago

Iv live in charlestown for about 6 years now and the crime here is bad iv see police cars fly past my house iv see people in handcuffs iv even seen my neighbor carried  More

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Over 17 years ago

Nice plce to raise a  More

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