Charleston, South Carolina Trend of Total Crime Rate

Updated on September 18, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2024, there were 3,749 total crimes in Charleston SC, and the total crime rate per 100K residents was 2,389.45. Compared to 2023, the total crime rate remained the same.

The chart below shows the total crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2024.

You can see similar information for other South Carolina cities.

You can also see similar information for other types of crimes.

Data Source: FBI UCR.
Charleston, SC Total Crime Rate Per 100K
Charleston, SC Number and Rate of Total Crimes
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Year Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
2010 4412 3753.27
2011 4158 3422.76
2012 3675 2967.16
2013 3425 2692.48
2014 3247 2500.25
2015 3580 2700.16
2016 3775 2793.13
2017 3544 2589.79
2018 3271 2385.99
2019 3647 2637.90
2020 3887 2784.74
2021 3810 2687.49
2022 3457 2269.50
2023 3709 2390.45
2024 3749 2389.45