Charleston County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Charleston County in SC is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,472 violent crimes and 14,059 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.6 per 100k residents, which is 64.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.2 per 100k, 48.6% below 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 AAnnual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,472 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,505 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,059 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,695 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,185 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,135 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.6 | A | 8472 | 106.2 | -64.6% |
| Property Crime | 84.2 | A | 14059 | 163.6 | -48.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 56 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 174 | 3.5 | -94.1% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 222 | 5.8 | -81.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 1505 | 22.3 | -67.4% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 1695 | 24.0 | -70.5% |
| Larceny | 64.1 | A | 10185 | 116.4 | -44.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 2135 | 22.2 | -41.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Mount Pleasant Police Department
Mount Pleasant, SC
Folly Beach Police Department
Folly Beach, SC
Isle of Palms Police Department
Isle Of Palms, SC
Sullivans Island Police Department
Sullivans Island, SC