Moderately Safe · Population: 192,895
Charleston, West Virginia is a city with moderate safety levels, with a safety score of 55/100. The violent crime rate of 363.7 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 192,895, Charleston reported 702 violent crimes and 6,094 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 3.8 per 100K |
| Rape | 25.5 per 100K |
| Robbery | 95.6 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 238.8 per 100K |
| Burglary | 617.9 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,930.3 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 611 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 701 |
| Property Crimes | 6,094 |
| Total Crimes | 6,795 |
With a safety score of 55/100, Charleston is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 90% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.