Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
South Charleston has a violent crime rate of 841 per 100,000 residents, 121% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 722.0 per 100,000, robbery at 89.3, rape at 29.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,267 per 100,000, 220% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,277, burglary at 789, vehicle theft at 201 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, South Charleston receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: South Charleston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)