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52%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
47%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
53%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
James Island crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that James Island crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The James Island crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The James Island crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleJames Island/100k peopleSouth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,121 (estimate)2,8002,324
Murdern/an/an/a11.26.3
Rapen/an/an/a38.240.0
Robberyn/an/an/a40.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a401.3268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)197 (estimate)491370
Burglaryn/an/an/a352.7269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,706.31,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a249.2282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)925 (estimate)2,3081,954

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The James Island crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in James Island as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The James Island crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the James Island crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • James Island crime rates are 52% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in James Island are 47% lower than the national average
      • In James Island you have a 1 in 90 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • James Island is safer than 58% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in James Island has decreased by 14%

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        Daily Crime In James Island (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in James Island

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in James Island is 1 in 509
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in James Island is 1 in 109
        The chance of being a victim of crime in James Island is 1 in 90

        Year Over Year Crime In James Island (per 100,000 people)

        James Island police department

        Item James Island South Carolina National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a5,812558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a5.13.3

        Sex offenders in South Carolina

        State Total offenders South Carolina /100K National /100K
        South Carolina15,193377266
        There are a total of 15,193 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 377 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 42% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Kiawah Island, SC1,77269324393
        Seabrook Island, SC1,81069324393
        Folly Beach, SC2,66477362439
        Sullivan's Island, SC2,1770963963
        Rockville, SC1321989321,131
        Mount Pleasant, SC89,4101271,4181,544
        Isle of Palms, SC4,3712801,2841,564
        James Island, SC12,1571979251,121

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Laurel, FL12,1531881,1391,327
        Lewisburg, TN12,1505292,0142,544
        Lake City, FL12,1663231,9532,276
        Abbeville, LA12,1677752,1332,908
        Mendota, CA12,1736081,3341,942
        James Island, SC12,1571979251,121
        Source: The James Island, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.