South Charleston, OH has a below-average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 11.2 and a property crime rate of 27.8. This is significantly lower than the national averages of 22.7 and 35.4, respectively. However, this does not mean that South Charleston is completely free of crime. In recent years, there have been reports of various crimes such as theft, assault, and burglary in the area. The residents of South Charleston have been working closely with local law enforcement to address these issues and ensure the safety of their community. Despite these challenges, the low crime rates in South Charleston serve as a testament to the strong community spirit and efforts to maintain a peaceful and safe environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
South Charleston violent crime is 11.2. (The US average is 22.7)
South Charleston property crime is 27.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.