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Is Moncks Corner, South Carolina Safe?

Population 20,612 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,612, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Moncks Corner earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,255 per 100K.

Moncks Corner Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoncks CornerSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.7339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1775.02029.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1255.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1775/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moncks Corner

Violent crime in Moncks Corner is close to the national average. The rate of 389.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1775.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,255 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moncks Corner Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,255
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moncks Corner Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moncks Corner
389.7
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moncks Corner
1775.0
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moncks Corner Safety

Is Moncks Corner safe?
Not especially. Moncks Corner earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Moncks Corner?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1775.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moncks Corner safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moncks Corner's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,255 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moncks Corner?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moncks Corner generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moncks Corner police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moncks Corner?
Crime rates have held steady in Moncks Corner, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Moncks Corner compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Moncks Corner ranks behind about 61% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Moncks Corner to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Moncks Corner?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Moncks Corner below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moncks Corner?
389.7 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (77), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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