Beaufort, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Beaufort Police Department serves the city of Beaufort, SC in Beaufort County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,661 violent crimes and 2,324 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 290.1 per 100k residents, which is 173.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 348.2 per 100k, 112.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRobbery
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 290.1 | F | 2661 | 106.2 | +173.2% |
| Property Crime | 348.2 | F | 2324 | 163.6 | +112.8% |
| Robbery | 21.8 | F | 57 | 5.8 | +274.0% |
| Burglary | 14.5 | A | 246 | 24.0 | -39.6% |
| Larceny | 326.4 | F | 1987 | 116.4 | +180.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 85 | 22.2 | -67.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | 0 miles | B 76.2 | A 102.5 | Violent: 73.7% lower Property: 70.6% lower |
| Port Royal | 0 miles | A 30.8 | B 135.6 | Violent: 89.4% lower Property: 61.1% lower |
| Ridgeland | 20 miles | B 78.9 | B 131.5 | Violent: 72.8% lower Property: 62.2% lower |
| Edisto Beach | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 192.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 44.7% lower |
| Walterboro | 33 miles | F 349.2 | F 624.9 | Violent: 20.4% higher Property: 79.5% higher |