Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Charleston has a violent crime rate of 444 per 100,000 residents, 17% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 888 per 100,000, 55% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 16 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Charleston receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Charleston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)