Beaufort County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Beaufort County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,716 violent crimes and 14,362 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.6 per 100k residents, which is 21.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 171.0 per 100k, 4.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate128.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,716 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,633 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,362 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,130 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate150.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,021 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,138 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.6 | D | 14716 | 106.2 | +21.1% |
| Property Crime | 171.0 | C | 14362 | 163.6 | +4.5% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 63 | 0.5 | -29.6% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 276 | 3.5 | -36.3% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 328 | 5.8 | -0.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.0 | B | 2633 | 22.3 | -10.2% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 2130 | 24.0 | -58.9% |
| Larceny | 150.0 | D | 11021 | 116.4 | +28.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.8 | A | 1138 | 22.2 | -55.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Beaufort Police Department
Beaufort, SC
Bluffton Police Department
Bluffton, SC
Port Royal Police Department
Port Royal, SC