Charleston, Missouri has a higher rate of violent crime than the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Charleston is 39.9 compared to 22.7 nationally. The rate of property crime in Charleston is also higher than the national average, with 34.8 reported incidents compared to 35.4 nationwide. These figures suggest that residents of Charleston face a greater risk of being victims of violent or property crimes than those living in other parts of the country. To ensure the safety of its citizens, it is important that local authorities take steps to reduce this level of criminal activity within the city's limits.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Charleston violent crime is 39.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Charleston property crime is 34.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.