Folly Beach, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Folly Beach Police Department serves the city of Folly Beach, SC in Charleston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 26 property crimes. Property crime averages 95.8 per 100k, 41.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 95.8 | A | 26 | 163.6 | -41.4% |
| Larceny | 47.9 | A | 19 | 116.4 | -58.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 47.9 | F | 6 | 22.2 | +116.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivans Island | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 104.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 8.9% higher |
| Mount Pleasant | 3 miles | A 58.1 | A 88.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 7.9% lower |
| Hanahan | 8 miles | C 95.9 | A 100.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 4.8% higher |
| Isle Of Palms | 9 miles | A 68.8 | A 45.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 52.2% lower |
| Moncks Corner | 27 miles | F 245.7 | C 190.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 98.7% higher |