Charleston Metro Area, WV Crime


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The Charleston, WV Metro Area has been experiencing a concerning level of crime, particularly in terms of violent and property offenses. According to the latest statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 30.7, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of this area are at a higher risk of falling victim to crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in Charleston is also alarming, with a rate of 53.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With such high crime rates, it is important for law enforcement and community leaders to work together to address the root causes and promote safety in the Charleston, WV Metro Area.

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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
South Charleston, WV Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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