Charles Town, WV Crime


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Charles Town, located in West Virginia, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to , the violent crime rate in Charles Town is 10.1, while the average in the United States is 22.7. This means that the chances of experiencing a violent crime in Charles Town are significantly lower than in other areas of the country. However, property crime, which includes theft and burglary, is slightly higher in Charles Town at 22.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite this, Charles Town residents can still feel relatively secure in their community. The lower crime rates in Charles Town can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement and community organizations working together to maintain a safe environment for its residents.

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

Charles Town violent crime is 10.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Charles Town property crime is 22.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Charles Town, WV Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Ranson, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Bolivar, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72013
Berryville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Shepherdstown, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112018
Purcellville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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per 100k
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Ranson, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Bolivar, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72013
Berryville, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Shepherdstown, WV  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112018
Brunswick, MD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019

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Over 16 years ago

Charles Town is a town with a small town feel. Having grown up and lived there until the age of 18, I've maintained a fondness for that "feel". Living the past 22 years  More

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Over 18 years ago

Charles Town is a beautiful, historic town just a short distance from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. It used to be inexpensive to live here but in  More

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Over 19 years ago

You can spend a day at Charles Town Races and Slots either cheering on the winning horse or getting lucky at the slots. You can visit many historical sites such as the  More

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