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Is Port Royal, South Carolina Safe?

Population 16,648 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Royal is a smaller community of 16,648 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,334 per 100K.

Port Royal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort RoyalSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.7339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1860.32029.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1334.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate407.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1860/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Royal

Violent crime in Port Royal is below the national average. The rate of 235.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1860.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,334 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Royal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,334
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft407
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Royal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Royal
235.7
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Royal
1860.3
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Royal Safety

Is Port Royal safe?
Not especially. Port Royal earns a C with a crime rate of 209.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Port Royal?
209.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1860.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Royal safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Port Royal 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 Port Royal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Royal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Royal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Royal?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Port Royal's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Port Royal compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Middle of the pack for South Carolina. Port Royal isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among South Carolina cities.
How safe is Port Royal to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Port Royal?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Royal?
235.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) 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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