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Beaufort neighborhood safety scores
19 Beaufort neighborhoods scored, averaging 78/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 6 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- South Port Royal· BeaufortSouth Port Royal is a quiet coastal enclave situated south of downtown Beaufort, framed by live oaks, historic cottages, and Battery Creek. It offers 84Go
- Central Port Royal· BeaufortCentral Port Royal encompasses the Old Village and waterfront core of this charming coastal town just south of Beaufort. It features moss-draped live 82Go
- Central Shell Point· BeaufortLocated just west of Port Royal and Beaufort proper, Central Shell Point is an unpretentious, tree-lined residential community surrounded by tidal cre82Go
- Central Beaufort-Port Royal· BeaufortBridging historic downtown Beaufort with coastal Port Royal, this Lowcountry district is characterized by live oak canopies, tidal marshes, and strong80Go
- Central Laurel Bay· BeaufortCentral Laurel Bay is a sprawling residential community closely tied to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, featuring established suburban streets and 80Go
- Central Seabrook· BeaufortCentral Seabrook is an unincorporated rural-residential area in northern Beaufort County along the Whale Branch and surrounding tidal marshes. Visitor80Go
Go, stay aware — 13 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- South Beaufort· BeaufortSouth Beaufort encompasses tranquil residential streets shaded by moss-draped live oaks, situated just south of the historic downtown core. It offers 79Go, stay aware
- Southeast Beaufort· BeaufortSoutheast Beaufort encompasses tranquil coastal and marshfront communities, historic live oak-canopied streets, and quiet residential corridors south 79Go, stay aware
- North Port Royal· BeaufortNorth Port Royal occupies the northern sector of the town of Port Royal bordering Beaufort, characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, military 78Go, stay aware
- Northwest Port Royal· BeaufortNorthwest Port Royal is a quiet, marsh-adjacent district nestled between Robert Smalls Parkway and the historic core of Port Royal. It features a mix 78Go, stay aware
- North Beaufort-Port Royal· BeaufortBridging historic Beaufort and the coastal reaches of Port Royal, this area combines quiet residential enclaves with scenic salt marshes and maritime 77Go, stay aware
- North St. Helena Island· BeaufortNorth St. Helena Island is a tranquil, rural sea island community in Beaufort County characterized by tidal marshlands, historic sites, and family far77Go, stay aware
- Central Beaufort· BeaufortCentral Beaufort encompasses the scenic downtown waterfront and the surrounding National Historic Landmark District. Filled with moss-draped live oaks76Go, stay aware
- North Sheldon· BeaufortNorth Sheldon is a scenic, sparsely populated portion of northern Beaufort County framed by marshlands, historic timberlands, and winding backroads. I76Go, stay aware
- Central St. Helena Island· BeaufortCentral St. Helena Island is the heart of Gullah Geechee culture in South Carolina, centered around the historic district of Frogmore and the landmark76Go, stay aware
- East St. Helena Island· BeaufortEast St. Helena Island is a peaceful, rural Lowcountry area steeped in Gullah Geechee culture and coastal beauty. It features sweeping salt marshes, h76Go, stay aware
- West Beaufort· BeaufortWest Beaufort spans the mixed suburban and commercial corridor west of the historic district, bordering the salt marshes and maritime forests of Port 75Go, stay aware
- Central Burton· BeaufortCentral Burton is a sprawling unincorporated area just west of downtown Beaufort, characterized by quiet residential neighborhoods, military-affiliate75Go, stay aware
- Northwest Beaufort· BeaufortNorthwest Beaufort encompasses a mix of established residential subdivisions, civic centers, and commercial strips along the US-21 and Robert Smalls P73Go, stay aware