| Crime Type | | 2004 Total | Per 100,000 People | National per 100,000 People |
| Overall Charleston Crime Index |  | 4391 | 8488.6 | 4627.9 |
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| Charleston Violent Crimes |  | 555 | 1072.9 | 554.4 |
| Charleston Murders |  | 7 | 13.5 | 6.9 |
| Charleston Rapes |  | 16 | 30.9 | 34.6 |
| Charleston Robberies |  | 128 | 247.4 | 195.4 |
| Charleston Aggravated Assaults |  | 404 | 781 | 340.1 |
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| Charleston Property Crimes |  | 3836 | 7415.7 | 4073.5 |
| Charleston Burglaries |  | 818 | 1581.3 | 814.5 |
| Charleston Larceny/Thefts |  | 2712 | 5242.8 | 2734.7 |
| Charleston Motor Vehicle Thefts |  | 306 | 591.6 | 526.5 |
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