Violent Crime per Capita in Charleston
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Charleston residents.
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B+
Violent Crime Grade |
C |
B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$1.02 million
Cost of Crime™ for Charleston, Staten Island, NY
In 2025, violent crime will cost $719 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Charleston in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The C grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Charleston ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of neighborhoods but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Charleston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Charleston is 4.756 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Charleston residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Charleston varies by area - ranging from 1 in 114 in the south areas to 1 in 355 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Charleston, Staten Island, NY see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
The total projected cost of crime in Charleston for 2025 is $1,017,184. This translates to approximately $280 per resident and $719 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Charleston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.6%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Charleston Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Charleston, Staten Island, NY: | $280 |
|---|---|
| Group 14621, Rochester, NY: | $529 |
| Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY: | $128 |
| New York: | $199 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Charleston is $280 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $81 more than Staten Island's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Charleston:
- In Group 14621, Rochester, NY, crime costs $529 per person, which is $250 more than in Charleston.
- In Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY, crime costs $128 per person, which is $151 less than in Charleston
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Charleston for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Charleston |
Cost per Charleston Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$465,469 |
$128 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$71,037 |
$20 |
Robbery |
$287,052 |
$79 |
Assault |
$193,626 |
$53 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$1,017,184 |
$280 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Charleston totals $3,644,607 ($1,003 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,661,790 ($1,282 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Charleston violent crime map, keep in mind that violent crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Charleston’s 3,635 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Charleston residents in a standard year.
Charleston Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Charleston residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.855 |
Robbery |
2.511 |
Rape |
0.3223 |
Murder |
0.0681 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.756 (C) |
Individual Charleston Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Charleston is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Charleston.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | B+ | A | |
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A+ | B- | A | |
A+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | A- | A | |
A | A | A- | |
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A+ | A- | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Charleston is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | D- | |
D- | D | D | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
C | C | C | |
A | A | A | |
C | C- | C- | |
D- | F | F | |
B+ | B | B | |
B | A- | A- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Charleston is less safe than the New York state average and less safe than the national average.
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