Moderately Safe · Population: 229,267
Charleston, South Carolina is a city with moderate safety levels, with a safety score of 55/100. The violent crime rate of 242.8 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 229,267, Charleston reported 557 violent crimes and 7,694 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 12.1 per 100K |
| Rape | 29.5 per 100K |
| Robbery | 40.4 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 160.9 per 100K |
| Burglary | 581 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,081 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 693.8 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 556 |
| Property Crimes | 7,693 |
| Total Crimes | 8,249 |
With a safety score of 55/100, Charleston is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 93% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.