Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Charleston has a violent crime rate of 587 per 100,000 residents, 55% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,175 per 100,000, 40% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Charleston receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Charleston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)