Goose Creek, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Goose Creek Police Department serves the city of Goose Creek, SC in Berkeley County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,550 violent crimes and 4,218 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.1 per 100k residents, which is 15.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 128.3 per 100k, 21.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 C
Annual Rate122.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,550 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate128.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,218 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents516 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate105.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,309 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime122.1C3550106.2+15.0%
Property Crime128.3B4218163.6-21.6%
Robbery2.1A745.8-64.4%
Aggravated Assault22.8C42022.3+2.3%
Burglary10.3A51624.0-56.9%
Larceny105.5C3309116.4-9.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.3A37122.2-62.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 4
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Jamestown 0 miles
N/A 0.0
F 5633.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 4291.1% higher
Moncks Corner 3 miles
F 245.7
C 190.4
Violent: 101.2% higher
Property: 48.4% higher
St. Stephen 14 miles
N/A 0.0
B 128.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 0.2% higher
Hanahan 21 miles
C 95.9
A 100.5
Violent: 21.5% lower
Property: 21.7% lower
St. George 27 miles
A 56.4
F 281.9
Violent: 53.8% lower
Property: 119.7% higher