Neighborhood Crime Report
Downtown
Charleston, WV
C-
Crime Score
High crime rate
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
194
94% above avg
Robbery
186
86% above avg
Burglary
157
57% above avg
Larceny/Theft
190
90% above avg
Vehicle Theft
194
94% above avg
Demographics
$220,878
Average Home
$27,164
Average Income
2,130
Population
47.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Downtown Details
Downtown, Charleston Crime Information
Charleston, WV neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
C-
Downtown
Charleston, WV
Crime Score: C- – High crime rate
Low
High
2,130
Population
$27,164
Median Income
$220,878
Median Home Value
47.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
194
Robbery
186
Burglary
157
Larceny/Theft
190
Vehicle Theft
194
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$220,878
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
11.8%
Renter Occupied
88.2%
Cost of Living
↑
8% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+18%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+9%
🚗 Transportation
+6%
🏥 Healthcare
+3%
💡 Utilities
+23%
Demographics
Education Level
29.3%
High School+
17.2%
Bachelor's+
12.0%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
48.9%
Black/African American
39.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
4.9%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
43° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 64°F
🌧️
44.3"
Annual Rain
❄️
32.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Downtown
Downtown is a neighborhood located in Charleston, WV. With a crime score of C-, this area has high crime rate compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 2,130 residents with a median household income of $27,164.
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