Charlestown, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Charlestown Police Department serves the city of Charlestown, IN in Clark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 478 violent crimes and 316 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.3 per 100k residents, which is 40.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 57.4 per 100k, 64.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate149.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 149.3 | D | 478 | 106.2 | +40.5% |
| Property Crime | 57.4 | A | 316 | 163.6 | -64.9% |
| Burglary | 11.5 | A | 37 | 24.0 | -52.2% |
| Larceny | 45.9 | A | 237 | 116.4 | -60.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville | 3 miles | B 85.0 | B 119.7 | Violent: 43.1% lower Property: 108.6% higher |
| Sellersburg | 6 miles | A 10.2 | A 10.2 | Violent: 93.2% lower Property: 82.2% lower |
| Clarksville | 10 miles | C 97.6 | F 316.0 | Violent: 34.6% lower Property: 450.4% higher |
| New Albany | 14 miles | B 85.7 | D 240.9 | Violent: 42.6% lower Property: 319.6% higher |
| Austin | 22 miles | A 47.9 | A 95.7 | Violent: 67.9% lower Property: 66.7% higher |