Beaufort, SC County has been experiencing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in the county is 27.2, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Beaufort County is 54.5, well above the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This high level of crime has caused concern among residents and local law enforcement, who are working to address and decrease these numbers. Efforts such as community outreach programs and increased police presence have been implemented in hopes of making Beaufort County a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Beaufort County violent crime is 27.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Beaufort County property crime is 54.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Beaufort, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Summerville, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Summerville, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.