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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.1 | A | 2878 | 106.2 | -45.3% |
| Property Crime | 88.3 | A | 6129 | 163.6 | -46.1% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 81 | 3.5 | -70.6% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 64 | 5.8 | -64.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 422 | 22.3 | -81.4% |
| Burglary | 2.1 | A | 521 | 24.0 | -91.3% |
| Larceny | 82.0 | B | 4917 | 116.4 | -29.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 683 | 22.2 | -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 |