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title: "Charleston Crime & Public Safety"
url: https://www.herecharleston.com/crime-charleston-sc/
date: 2026-06-14T23:25:07+00:00
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# Charleston Crime & Public Safety

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PUBLIC SAFETY
                
                

# Charleston Crime & Public Safety

                
                    Police reports, safety alerts, and crime prevention for **Charleston County County**
                
                
                    [Latest Reports](#hc-latest-reports)
                    [STREETWISE Crime Prevention](#hc-streetwise)
                    [Crime Data](#hc-crime-stats)
                    [Emergency Contacts](#hc-emergency)
                
            
        
    

    

        
        
            

                
                
                    
                        
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## Latest Crime & Safety Reports

                        
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                            Emergency Contacts
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                Life Threatening Emergency
                                911
                            

                            

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                                        Charleston PD Non-Emergency
                                    
                                    
                                        [864-596-2038](tel:+18645962038)
                                    
                                
                                
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                                        Charleston County County Sheriff
                                    
                                    
                                        [864-503-4500](tel:+18645034500)
                                    
                                
                                
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                                    Crime Stoppers
                                    
                                        [1-888-CRIMESC](tel:+18882746372)
                                    

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                        Safety Reminder
                        
                            If you see something suspicious, report it to Charleston PD non-emergency line
                            or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. Do not put yourself in danger.
                        
                    

                    
                    
                        
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## STREETWISE HERE! Crime Prevention

                
                    Evidence-based crime prevention guides for Charleston homeowners and businesses
                
            

                        
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                Official Data
                

## Charleston Crime Data

            

            
            
                
                    22%
                    Below 10-Year Average
                    Index crimes, 2025
                
                
                    SPD
                    Annual Crime Report
                    2025 City of Charleston
                
                
                    911
                    Always Call in Emergency
                    Life-threatening situations
                
            

            
            
                                            

            
            
                According to the **Charleston Police Department 2025 Crime Report**, index crimes were
                **22% below the 10-year average**. This data reflects reported incidents citywide and is
                updated annually. For neighborhood-specific data, use the NeighborhoodScout link above.
                Always call 911 for emergencies.
            

        
    

        
        
            
                
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