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Is Hanahan, South Carolina Safe?

Population 22,415 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hanahan is a smaller community of 22,415 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,177 per 100K.

Hanahan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHanahanSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.0339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1829.32029.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1177.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1829/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hanahan

Violent crime in Hanahan is close to the national average. The rate of 373.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1829.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,177 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hanahan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary203
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,177
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hanahan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanahan
373.0
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanahan
1829.3
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hanahan Safety

Is Hanahan safe?
Not especially. Hanahan earns a C with a crime rate of 220.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hanahan?
220.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1829.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hanahan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hanahan's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,177 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hanahan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hanahan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hanahan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hanahan?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hanahan's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Hanahan compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Hanahan ranks behind about 68% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hanahan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hanahan?
Bad. A C grade and 220.2 per-thousand rate put Hanahan below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hanahan?
373.0 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (40), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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