Neighborhood Crime Report
West Oak Forest
Charleston, SC
B+
Crime Score
Average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
105
5% above avg
Robbery
79
21% below avg
Burglary
54
46% below avg
Larceny/Theft
115
15% above avg
Vehicle Theft
117
17% above avg
Demographics
$162,832
Average Home
$73,369
Average Income
444
Population
49.0
Average Age
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West Oak Forest Details
West Oak Forest, Charleston Crime Information
Charleston, SC neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
B+
West Oak Forest
Charleston, SC
Crime Score: B+ – Average crime
Low
High
444
Population
$73,369
Median Income
$162,832
Median Home Value
49.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
105
Robbery
79
Burglary
54
Larceny/Theft
115
Vehicle Theft
117
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$162,832
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
78.7%
Renter Occupied
21.3%
Cost of Living
↓
8% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-4%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-12%
🚗 Transportation
-5%
🏥 Healthcare
-12%
💡 Utilities
+5%
Demographics
Education Level
16.3%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
9.1%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
39.1%
Black/African American
58.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Asian
0.2%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
58° / 40°F
Summer (Jul)
89° / 74°F
🌧️
48.0"
Annual Rain
❄️
1.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About West Oak Forest
West Oak Forest is a neighborhood located in Charleston, SC. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 444 residents with a median household income of $73,369.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities