The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC Metro Area has experienced a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents and visitors in this area are at a slightly lower risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the property crime rate in this area is slightly higher than the national average at 32.4 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While the overall crime rate in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton may be slightly lower than the national average, it is still important for individuals to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings to ensure their safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Metro Area violent crime is 22.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Metro Area property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, 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.