Port Royal, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port Royal Police Department serves the city of Port Royal, SC in Beaufort County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 915 violent crimes and 1,004 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.8 per 100k residents, which is 71.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.6 per 100k, 17.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents915 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,004 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents834 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.8 | A | 915 | 106.2 | -71.0% |
| Property Crime | 135.6 | B | 1004 | 163.6 | -17.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.3 | A | 125 | 22.3 | -44.6% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 106 | 24.0 | -74.4% |
| Larceny | 123.2 | C | 834 | 116.4 | +5.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 59 | 22.2 | -72.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 0 miles | F 290.1 | F 348.2 | Violent: 841.7% higher Property: 156.9% higher |
| Bluffton | 0 miles | B 76.2 | A 102.5 | Violent: 147.3% higher Property: 24.4% lower |
| Ridgeland | 20 miles | B 78.9 | B 131.5 | Violent: 156.1% higher Property: 3.0% lower |
| Edisto Beach | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 192.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.0% higher |
| Walterboro | 33 miles | F 349.2 | F 624.9 | Violent: 1033.4% higher Property: 361.0% higher |