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 |