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Is Hardeeville, South Carolina Safe?

Population 16,459 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,459, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hardeeville earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,508 per 100K.

Hardeeville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHardeevilleSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate409.5339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1727.42029.81,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate304.0--268.2
Theft Rate1508.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate320.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

410/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1727/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hardeeville

Violent crime in Hardeeville is close to the national average. The rate of 409.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1727.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,508 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 304 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Hardeeville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault304
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,508
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft320
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hardeeville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hardeeville
409.5
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hardeeville
1727.4
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hardeeville Safety

Is Hardeeville safe?
Not especially. Hardeeville earns a C with a crime rate of 213.7 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 Hardeeville?
213.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 409.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1727.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hardeeville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hardeeville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hardeeville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hardeeville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hardeeville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hardeeville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hardeeville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Hardeeville compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Hardeeville ranks behind about 69% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Hardeeville 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 Hardeeville?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hardeeville?
409.5 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (304), robbery (48), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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