Charlestown, MD has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rating of 17.8 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in this small town is slightly higher than the national average, with a rating of 32.3 compared to 35.4. Despite the lower rates of violent crime, the community in Charlestown must still be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. The town may also benefit from implementing crime prevention initiatives to address the slightly higher rate of property crime. While not immune to crime, Charlestown remains a town with a relatively low crime rate, providing a safe and peaceful environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Charlestown violent crime is 17.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Charlestown property crime is 32.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Charlestown, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of North East, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of North East, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.