Berkeley County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Berkeley County in SC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,762 violent crimes and 8,253 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.7 per 100k residents, which is -12.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 1236.3 per 100k, +655.7% 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 BAnnual Rate92.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,762 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents929 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1236.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,253 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate303.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,024 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate910.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,442 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.7 | B | 6762 | 106.2 | -12.7% |
| Property Crime | 1236.3 | F | 8253 | 163.6 | +655.7% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 25 | 0.5 | +71.5% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 187 | 3.5 | -65.3% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 167 | 5.8 | -56.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 929 | 22.3 | -50.7% |
| Burglary | 303.7 | F | 1024 | 24.0 | +1163.8% |
| Larceny | 910.3 | F | 6442 | 116.4 | +682.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.5 | C | 750 | 22.2 | -2.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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