Is Charleston in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

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Charleston Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 40 offenders within 5 miles and 77 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

40 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Charleston, SC, 29412

0 Rape

0 Child Involved

0 Assault

40 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
BROWN, MATTHEW KEITH 51 years old	1025 RIVERLAND WOODS PL CHARLESTON, SC, 29412	1.1	Medium
STONE, FRED ALBION JR. 81 years old	1838 MAYBANK HWY CHARLESTON, SC, 29412	4.2	Medium
THOMPSON, RYAN CHRISTOPHER 44 years old	520 FOLLY RD CHARLESTON, SC, 29412	3.6	Medium
CHANDLER, ELLIOTT DURRELL 40 years old	10 CENTER ST FOLLY BEACH, SC, 29439	4	Medium
CLARK, MARVIN EDWARD JR. 55 years old	1961 CENTRAL PARK RD CHARLESTON, SC, 29412	2.9	Medium

77 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8 Severe

15 Medium

19 Low

35 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Domestic Dispute 07/14/2026 09:56 PM	St James Dr, Charleston, SC 29412	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic disturbance at a residence near St James Drive in Charleston. A caller reported that their daughter had locked herself in a room, was drinking mouthwash, and throwing items during a dispute between her and her husband. Additional law enforcement units were requested to respond, and dispatch noted there were no reported weapons involved.
Traffic 07/14/2026 07:06 PM	Palmetto Rd, Charleston, SC 29407	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a red Buick sedan near Palmetto Road and a nearby federal or state road area in South Carolina. The situation was later reported as code 4, indicating it was apparently resolved without further incident.
Suspicious Activity 07/14/2026 02:38 PM	Landing Rd, Charleston, SC 29455	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 hang-up call with muffled noises and no response on callback, leading to a possible suspicious situation reported near Landing Road.
Suspicious Conduct 07/14/2026 10:07 AM	Old Summer House Rd, Charleston, SC 29412	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man behaving suspiciously near Old Summer House Road, including picking at the ground and repeatedly taking items in and out of a bag. Radio traffic suggested he might be under the influence of an unknown substance.
Medical Emergency 07/10/2026 02:24 PM	Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 59-year-old male is being transported to Trident James Island ER from the beach area with a leaking ostomy bag and nausea. The patient is ambulatory with stable vital signs. EMS is approximately 10 minutes away.

Crime & Safety Report for Charleston, SC, 29412