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79%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
76%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
80%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Charles Town crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Charles Town crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Charles Town crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Charles Town crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCharles Town/100k peopleWest Virginia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)490 (estimate)1,5082,324
Murdern/an/an/a4.66.3
Rapen/an/an/a44.440.0
Robberyn/an/an/a10.066.1
Assaultn/an/an/a218.9268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)90 (estimate)278370
Burglaryn/an/an/a190.2269.8
Theftn/an/an/a951.21,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a88.7282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)400 (estimate)1,2301,954

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The Charles Town crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Charles Town as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Charles Town crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Charles Town crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Charles Town crime rates are 79% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Charles Town are 76% lower than the national average
      • In Charles Town you have a 1 in 204 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Charles Town is safer than 83% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Charles Town has decreased by 55%

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        Daily Crime In Charles Town (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Charles Town

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Charles Town is 1 in 1107
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Charles Town is 1 in 250
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Charles Town is 1 in 204

        Year Over Year Crime In Charles Town (per 100,000 people)

        Charles Town police department

        Item Charles Town West Virginia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)171,642558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.23.03.3
        There are a total of 17 Charles Town police officers. This results in 3.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5.2% greater than the West Virginia average and 2% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in West Virginia

        State Total offenders West Virginia /100K National /100K
        West Virginia4,917266266
        There are a total of 4,917 sex offenders in West Virginia. This yields a total of 266 sex offenders in West Virginia per 100,000 residents which is equal the national average.

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Bolivar, WV1,27254239293
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        Inwood, WV2,70078344422
        Shepherdstown, WV1,6570532532
        Harpers Ferry, WV334112497609
        Lovettsville, VA2,44776550626
        Boyce, VA86779576656
        Charles Town, WV5,98590400490

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        Charles Town, WV5,98590400490
        Source: The Charles Town, WV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.