Cities / Charleston, WV / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Charleston, WV
Ranked from the 18 Charleston, WV areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1South Hills· CharlestonViolent crime rates are among the lowest in the Charleston metropolitan area.86Go
- 2Forest Hills (Charleston)· CharlestonViolent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to the citywide Charleston average86Go
- 3Fort Hill· CharlestonSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the Charleston citywide average84Go
- 4Kanawha Estates· CharlestonVery low violent crime rate compared to central Charleston82Go
- 5Knollwood· CharlestonSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to valley-floor neighborhoods in Charleston78Go, stay aware
- 6Rutledge· CharlestonVery low rates of violent crime compared to urban Charleston78Go, stay aware
- 7South Park· CharlestonViolent crime rates are substantially lower than the Charleston citywide average78Go, stay aware
- 8Edgewood Acres· CharlestonSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to the downtown and West Side valley flats76Go, stay aware
- 9Elk Hills· CharlestonSubstantially lower violent crime incidence compared to Charleston's urban core.74Go, stay aware
- 10Capitol Complex· CharlestonDedicated 24/7 West Virginia Capitol Police presence provides exceptional security across government grounds74Go, stay aware
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.