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Northwest Charleston

Charleston · Caution

Charleston South Carolina - Drayton Hall - Ashley River — Bill Badzo 212.5 Millons Views (Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

64out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. While Northwest Charleston contains emerging dining hubs, parks, and historic residential streets, safety conditions vary noticeably from block to block. Visitors should stick to active main streets, keep vehicles locked with valuables out of sight, and avoid poorly lit side streets after dark.”
— Gogo, on Northwest Charleston

Walk score

72/100

Bike score

78/100

Recent local news: Recent local initiatives have focused on public safety patrols and traffic safety improvements around the US-17 / Crosstown corridor to curb vehicle break-ins and reckless driving.

About the area

Evolving / MixedLocal EateriesHistoric ResidentialUrban Edge

Northwest Charleston is an evolving section of the upper peninsula featuring traditional Charleston single houses, newer infill developments, and creative culinary spots. It sits removed from the primary downtown tourist core, providing an authentic residential vibe alongside industrial and commercial pockets.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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