Folly Beach, SC Crime


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The crime rate in Folly Beach, SC is significantly higher than the national average. Violent crime is almost 30%, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7%. Similarly, property crime in Folly Beach is 58.5%, much higher than the US average of 35.4%. It is clear that safety should be a top priority for residents and visitors to Folly Beach, as it is imperative to remain aware of your surroundings at all times.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Folly Beach violent crime is 29.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Folly Beach property crime is 58.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Folly Beach, SC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2002738.7092.346.2600.27479.2877.26140.4461.7
2003760.644.744.7134.2536.99530.21297.57740.5492.2
2004539.60089.9449.67868.7719.46699.6449.6
2005829.30218.2130.9480.17114.81222.25674.4218.2
2006652.70870565.710356.8870.38877.3609.2
2007256.50085.51718678.9855.17182.6641.3
2008635.90127.20508.78859.71229.37121.7508.7
2009899.80122.7163.6613.59202.516367116.6449.9
2010557.50199.179.6278.87765.8517.77009.2238.9
2012296.30037259.33740.71370.42370.40
2013592.203737518.15477.4999.34219.1259.1
2014439.60109.936.62933186.8586.12307.7293
2015288.90108.336.1144.53828.1866.72780.8180.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Sullivan's Island, SC51.61,651.21,877102019
Charleston, SC373.22,259.6121,481112019
Mount Pleasant, SC113.61,227.755,461152019
Isle of Palms, SC22.91,969.84,181152019
North Charleston, SC966.16,019.398,606192019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Sullivan's Island, SC51.61,651.21,877102019
Isle of Palms, SC22.91,969.84,181152019
Edisto Beach, SC246.32,463.1666242019
Lincolnville, SC0.00.0840272007
Ridgeville, SC0.00.02,075362008

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I resided in this very overrated village for a year. With the exception of the one local down village pizza place, the best food is from the gas station'shot dog roller  More

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If you're looking for a place that's not uppity or country club-ish, Folly Beach is THE place to be. It is home to some of the nicest most down to earth people  More

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If you're looking for a beautiful place to go without any pretense or country club attitude, Folly Beach is the place to go. The people there are the nicest most down  More

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