The crime rate in the Charleston, WV Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in the area is 30.7, more than 8 points above the US average of 22.7. Likewise, property crime in the area stands at 53.7, a full 18 points higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that residents of Charleston Metro should take extra precautions when it comes to their safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Charleston Metro Area violent crime is 30.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Charleston Metro Area property crime is 53.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Charleston, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Dayton, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Dayton, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.