The crime rate in Charleston, SC is below the national average for both violent and property crimes. Specifically, the violent crime rate in Charleston is 17.7 compared to the US average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 35.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This data indicates that overall crime in Charleston is lower than across the country, making it a relatively safe place to live or visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Charleston violent crime is 17.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Charleston property crime is 35.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.