Berkeley County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Berkeley County in SC is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,399 violent crimes and 19,780 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.3 per 100k residents, which is 7.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 1052.5 per 100k, 543.3% 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 CAnnual Rate98.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,399 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,711 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1052.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,780 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate257.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,103 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate772.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,273 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,299 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.3 | C | 15399 | 106.2 | -7.5% |
| Property Crime | 1052.5 | F | 19780 | 163.6 | +543.3% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 93 | 0.5 | +86.7% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 409 | 3.5 | -54.6% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 360 | 5.8 | -59.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 2711 | 22.3 | -41.1% |
| Burglary | 257.7 | F | 3103 | 24.0 | +972.6% |
| Larceny | 772.2 | F | 14273 | 116.4 | +563.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.7 | C | 2299 | 22.2 | -2.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Moncks Corner Police Department
Moncks Corner, SC
Goose Creek Police Department
Goose Creek, SC
Jamestown Police Department
Jamestown, SC
St. Stephen Police Department
St. Stephen, SC
Hanahan Police Department
Hanahan, SC