Charleston, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Charleston Police Department serves the city of Charleston, WV in Kanawha County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,361 violent crimes and 10,005 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 245.7 per 100k residents, which is 131.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 308.3 per 100k, 88.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 30 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 245.7 | F | 6361 | 106.2 | +131.4% |
| Property Crime | 308.3 | F | 10005 | 163.6 | +88.4% |
| Homicide | 6.5 | F | 46 | 0.5 | +1114.3% |
| Robbery | 6.5 | C | 223 | 5.8 | +11.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.0 | D | 1259 | 22.3 | +25.9% |
| Burglary | 69.0 | F | 2219 | 24.0 | +187.1% |
| Larceny | 219.9 | F | 6809 | 116.4 | +88.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 844 | 22.2 | -12.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 30 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 7 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 6 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 2 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar | 0 miles | D 155.3 | C 169.4 | Violent: 36.8% lower Property: 45.0% lower |
| Marmet | 0 miles | B 74.0 | D 221.9 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 28.0% lower |
| Pratt | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 218.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 29.0% lower |
| Belle | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| South Charleston | 10 miles | F 177.7 | F 509.8 | Violent: 27.7% lower Property: 65.4% higher |