Is Southwest Mount Pleasant 2 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 Southwest Mount Pleasant 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Mount Pleasant 2
“Go. Southwest Mount Pleasant is an exceptionally safe, prosperous Lowcountry community boasting remarkably low crime rates. Visitors can enjoy the residential neighborhoods, dining hubs, and scenic coastal marshes with complete confidence.”
About the area
Positioned just east of Charleston across the Cooper River, this area features leafy residential communities, easy marsh access, and bustling retail corridors along Coleman Boulevard and Highway 17. The neighborhood offers an affluent, well-maintained suburban setting with quick access to both historic downtown Charleston and coastal beaches.
- Affluent Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Coastal / Lowcountry
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Southwest Mount Pleasant 2
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 55/100
Cyclists can connect to local multi-use paths and the Wonders' Way pedestrian trail on the Ravenel Bridge, though formal bike-share stations are rare.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates sit well below national and regional averages.
- Strong economic profile with high median household incomes, high homeownership rates, and negligible poverty.
- Impeccably maintained parks, residential streets, and public spaces.
Cons
- Suburban design makes walking long distances difficult outside of select commercial pockets.
- Isolated opportunistic property theft targeting unlocked vehicles overnight.
- Vulnerability to localized tidal flooding and drainage issues during severe coastal storms.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this area, with no public encampments or regular panhandling.
What Southwest Mount Pleasant 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and lively with joggers, dog walkers, and commuters in an exceptionally secure environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with daytime shoppers and school traffic, feeling completely calm and welcoming.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Warm and bustling around neighborhood eateries, remaining very safe for pedestrians.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and peaceful with minimal pedestrian activity, posing virtually no safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
CARTA provides regional bus service along major corridors like Route 40 and 41, but routes run infrequently and most visitors require a car.
Parking is plentiful and free in large commercial strip lots, restaurant plazas, and residential areas without metered restrictions.
Things to do in Southwest Mount Pleasant 2
- Dine on fresh seafood and watch for dolphins along nearby Shem Creek waterways.
- Shop and eat at boutique establishments along the Coleman Boulevard corridor.
- Take an easy jog or bike ride toward the scenic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge path.
Local favorites
- Page's Okra Grill · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (6850)Beloved local institution famous for shrimp and grits and hearty Lowcountry breakfast staples.
- NICO · French Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (980)Upscale French-inspired oyster bar and bistro serving wood-fired seafood dishes.
- The Shelter Kitchen + Bar · American Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1420)Relaxed neighborhood tavern offering spacious patio seating, brunch, and local craft brews.
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.