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64%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
67%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
63%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
South Charleston 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 South Charleston 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 South Charleston 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 South Charleston crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSouth Charleston/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)830 (estimate)1,9792,281
Murdern/an/an/a5.45.7
Rapen/an/an/a47.038.0
Robberyn/an/an/a49.766.5
Assaultn/an/an/a184.4264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)120 (estimate)287364
Burglaryn/an/an/a233.5250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,189.61,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a269.4318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)710 (estimate)1,6931,917

South Charleston crime map



The South Charleston crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Charleston 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 South Charleston crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Charleston 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

      • South Charleston crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Charleston are 67% lower than the national average
      • In South Charleston you have a 1 in 121 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Charleston is safer than 72% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in South Charleston has decreased by 12%

      South Charleston, OH Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Ohio has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Ohio has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in South Charleston each year?
      • 4. Is the South Charleston crime rate higher or lower than the Ohio average?
      • 5. South Charleston is safer than 69% of all other cities in Ohio.
       
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      Daily Crime In South Charleston (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Charleston

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Charleston is 1 in 834
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Charleston is 1 in 141
      The chance of being a victim of crime in South Charleston is 1 in 121

      Year Over Year Crime In South Charleston (per 100,000 people)

      South Charleston police department

      Item South Charleston Ohio National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)117,044558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents0.62.73.3
      There are a total of 1 South Charleston police officers. This results in 0.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 78% less than the Ohio average and 81.7% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Ohio

      State Total offenders Ohio /100K National /100K
      Ohio17,872156266
      There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

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      Choctaw Lake, OH2,09945265310
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      Wilberforce, OH2,4181468631,009
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      South Charleston, OH1,806120710830

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      Great Falls, SC1,8061,0011,8442,845
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      South Charleston, OH1,806120710830
      Source: The South Charleston, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.