South Charleston, OH has safety grade B+, a population of about 1,806, an overall crime rate near 332 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether South Charleston, OH is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for South Charleston, OH for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
South Charleston, OH Crime Rate and Safety Report
South Charleston, OH crime snapshot: safety grade B+, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate – per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
B+
Moderately Safe
Violent Crime Rate
3.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
South Charleston, OH demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (100.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 6 incidents suggests South Charleston maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
South Charleston demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
South Charleston, OH Crime Analysis
Based on the data provided for the area with GEOID 16000US3973124, a preliminary analysis reveals a total crime count of 6 incidents. All reported crimes fall under the main category of "assault." Within this category, the sub-category "Assault Offenses" accounts for all 6 incidents. This indicates that, within the scope of this dataset, assault offenses are the sole type of crime recorded for this geographic area. Further analysis would require additional data points, such as the time period the data covers, the population size of the area represented by the GEOID, and comparative data from previous periods or neighboring regions, to determine if this is a high or low crime rate. Without knowing the population, it's impossible to calculate a crime rate per 100k. Similarly, without broader crime data, it's impossible to determine a safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate versus property crime rate, or create a crime map. Zip code data is also not available from the provided JSON.
County Crime Map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
44308
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Safety115.2
Per 1K115
Total Crimes45422
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Safety107.7
Per 1K108
Total Crimes43222
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Safety104.1
Per 1K104
Total Crimes44103
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Safety86.8
Per 1K87
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FAQ about crime in South Charleston, OH
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in South Charleston, OH.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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