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Crime & Safety in North Charleston, SC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

North Charleston has a violent crime rate of 966 per 100,000 residents, 154% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 655.6 per 100,000, robbery at 198.6, rape at 89.3. The murder rate is 22.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,019 per 100,000, 207% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,443, burglary at 740, vehicle theft at 837 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 18 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, North Charleston receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: North Charleston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent966.1/100K
154% above US avg
Murder22.6/100K
258% above US avg
Rape89.3/100K
Robbery198.6/100K
Assault655.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,019.3/100K
207% above US avg
Burglary739.7/100K
Theft4,442.7/100K
Vehicle Theft836.9/100K
Arson12.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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