Beaufort County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Beaufort County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,557 violent crimes and 4,561 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.4 per 100k residents, which is +24.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 195.4 per 100k, +19.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate132.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,557 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate195.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,561 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents546 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate177.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,736 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.4 | D | 4557 | 106.2 | +24.6% |
| Property Crime | 195.4 | C | 4561 | 163.6 | +19.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 59 | 3.5 | -50.5% |
| Robbery | 7.3 | D | 120 | 5.8 | +24.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.6 | B | 431 | 22.3 | -34.3% |
| Burglary | 8.6 | A | 546 | 24.0 | -64.0% |
| Larceny | 177.9 | D | 3736 | 116.4 | +52.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 261 | 22.2 | -68.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Beaufort Police Department
Beaufort, SC
Bluffton Police Department
Bluffton, SC
Port Royal Police Department
Port Royal, SC