St. George, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The St. George Police Department serves the city of St. George, SC in Dorchester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 174 violent crimes and 458 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.4 per 100k residents, which is 46.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 281.9 per 100k, 72.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate281.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate281.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime56.4A174106.2-46.9%
Property Crime281.9F458163.6+72.3%
Larceny281.9F331116.4+142.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Harleyville 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 140.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 50.1% lower
Ridgeville 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Walterboro 22 miles
F 349.2
F 624.9
Violent: 519.5% higher
Property: 121.7% higher
Cottageville 22 miles
N/A 0.0
F 565.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 100.7% higher
Moncks Corner 24 miles
F 245.7
C 190.4
Violent: 335.8% higher
Property: 32.5% lower