Neighborhood Crime Report
West Side
Charleston, WV
C
Crime Score
Higher than average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
166
66% above avg
Robbery
117
17% above avg
Burglary
128
28% above avg
Larceny/Theft
154
54% above avg
Vehicle Theft
157
57% above avg
Demographics
$58,173
Average Home
$35,583
Average Income
5,268
Population
42.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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West Side Details
West Side, Charleston Crime Information
Charleston, WV neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
C
West Side
Charleston, WV
Crime Score: C – Higher than average crime
Low
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5,268
Population
$35,583
Median Income
$58,173
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
166
Robbery
117
Burglary
128
Larceny/Theft
154
Vehicle Theft
157
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$58,173
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
35.9%
Renter Occupied
64.1%
Cost of Living
↓
14% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-6%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-13%
🚗 Transportation
-12%
🏥 Healthcare
-15%
💡 Utilities
+4%
Demographics
Education Level
41.7%
High School+
7.7%
Bachelor's+
5.3%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
44.6%
Black/African American
44.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.0%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
43° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 64°F
🌧️
44.1"
Annual Rain
❄️
32.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About West Side
West Side is a neighborhood located in Charleston, WV. With a crime score of C, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 5,268 residents with a median household income of $35,583.
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