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Is Goose Creek, South Carolina Safe?

Population 52,010 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Goose Creek means there's room for concern. The 216.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,275 per 100K.

Goose Creek Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGoose CreekSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.9339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1910.92029.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1275.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

216.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1911/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Goose Creek

Violent crime in Goose Creek is below the national average. The rate of 254.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1910.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,275 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Goose Creek Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary209
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,275
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Goose Creek Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goose Creek
254.9
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goose Creek
1910.9
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Goose Creek Safety

Is Goose Creek safe?
Not especially. Goose Creek earns a C with a crime rate of 216.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Goose Creek?
216.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1910.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Goose Creek safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Goose Creek's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,275 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Goose Creek?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Goose Creek generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Goose Creek police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Goose Creek?
Crime rates have held steady in Goose Creek, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Goose Creek compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Goose Creek ranks behind about 67% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Goose Creek to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Goose Creek?
Bad. A C grade and 216.6 per-thousand rate put Goose Creek below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Goose Creek?
254.9 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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