Charleston County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Charleston County in SC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,152 violent crimes and 6,632 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.7 per 100k residents, which is -70.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.6 per 100k, -48.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,152 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,632 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents576 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,306 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents741 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.7 | A | 3152 | 106.2 | -70.1% |
| Property Crime | 83.6 | A | 6632 | 163.6 | -48.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -92.6% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -91.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.8 | A | 461 | 22.3 | -69.6% |
| Burglary | 6.3 | A | 576 | 24.0 | -74.0% |
| Larceny | 64.3 | A | 5306 | 116.4 | -44.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 741 | 22.2 | -41.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mount Pleasant Police Department
Mount Pleasant, SC
Folly Beach Police Department
Folly Beach, SC
Isle of Palms Police Department
Isle Of Palms, SC
Sullivans Island Police Department
Sullivans Island, SC