Mount Pleasant, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Mount Pleasant Police Department serves the city of Mount Pleasant, SC in Charleston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,878 violent crimes and 6,129 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.1 per 100k residents, which is 45.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.3 per 100k, 46.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 A
Annual Rate58.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,878 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,129 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents521 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,917 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents683 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime58.1A2878106.2-45.3%
Property Crime88.3A6129163.6-46.1%
Rape1.0A813.5-70.6%
Robbery2.1A645.8-64.2%
Aggravated Assault4.2A42222.3-81.4%
Burglary2.1A52124.0-91.3%
Larceny82.0B4917116.4-29.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.2A68322.2-81.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Physical Disability 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Folly Beach 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 95.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 8.6% higher
Sullivans Island 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 104.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 18.3% higher
Isle Of Palms 6 miles
A 68.8
A 45.9
Violent: 18.3% higher
Property: 48.0% lower
Hanahan 10 miles
C 95.9
A 100.5
Violent: 64.9% higher
Property: 13.8% higher
Moncks Corner 28 miles
F 245.7
C 190.4
Violent: 322.5% higher
Property: 115.7% higher