Is Point Pleasant safe?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Point Pleasant as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Point Pleasant
“Go. Point Pleasant is a peaceful, established residential community in Mount Pleasant with exceptionally low violent crime rates and an upscale suburban environment. Visitors and residents can walk or drive through the area day or night with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Point Pleasant is a mature, wooded residential neighborhood nestled off Bowman Road and Chuck Dawley Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Known for its quiet cul-de-sacs, large live oaks, and close proximity to coastal amenities, it offers a tranquil Lowcountry lifestyle just minutes from Shem Creek and Isle of Palms.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined / Lowcountry
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Point Pleasant
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While Point Pleasant lacks dedicated bike lanes internally, neighborhood streets have slow traffic suitable for casual biking, and connections lead out toward multi-use paths along Highway 17 and Isle of Palms Connector.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below both state and national medians
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership base throughout the surrounding census tract
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets with mature tree cover and minimal through-traffic
- Convenient driving access to regional healthcare, grocery shopping, and pristine barrier beaches
Cons
- Car dependency requires a vehicle for almost all daily errands and dining
- Occasional opportunistic property theft or vehicle rummaging reported across broader suburban corridors
- Narrow interior roads lack continuous sidewalks or designated pedestrian lighting in sections
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Point Pleasant or its immediate residential surrounds.
What Point Pleasant is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, filled with dog walkers, joggers, and minimal neighborhood traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and pleasant with steady residential activity and excellent overall visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, though interior streets can feel dark due to dense tree canopy and limited streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, with virtually no foot traffic or commercial disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited in the area; CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority) operates regional bus routes along nearby major thoroughfares like Highway 17 and Coleman Boulevard, but personal vehicles are the primary mode of travel.
Residential street parking and private driveway parking are abundant and free within the neighborhood, while nearby shopping centers offer large, complimentary parking lots.
Things to do in Point Pleasant
- Take a short drive to Shem Creek Boardwalk for dolphin watching and waterfront marsh views
- Paddleboard or kayak along the nearby Lowcountry tidal creeks and waterways
- Visit the nearby historic Charles Pinckney National Historic Site to explore coastal heritage
Local favorites
- Page's Okra Grill · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (8450)Beloved local landmark serving legendary Lowcountry staples, fried seafood, and famous shrimp and grits.
- The Mustard Seed · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (480)Neighborhood eatery offering creative, health-conscious seasonal American dishes and fresh salads.
- Vintage Coffee Cafe · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.6★ (1120)Charming cottage-style cafe featuring artisanal espresso, light breakfast fare, and a large outdoor yard.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.