Berkeley, SC County has an above-average rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Berkeley is 25.1, whereas the national average is 22.7. The county also has a higher than average property crime rate of 50.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This shows that individuals living in Berkeley need to exercise caution when it comes to personal safety and security of their belongings. It is important for both residents and visitors alike to remain vigilant in order to ensure their safety and security within Berkeley County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Berkeley County violent crime is 25.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Berkeley County property crime is 50.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Berkeley, 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.