The safest neighborhoods in Beaufort, SC
Ranked from the 19 Beaufort areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1South Port Royal· BeaufortViolent crime rates are significantly lower than both South Carolina and national averages.87Go
- 2Central Port Royal· BeaufortViolent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional metro averages86Go
- 3Central Laurel Bay· BeaufortLow violent crime rates supported by active military community presence and patrols84Go
- 4Central Shell Point· BeaufortViolent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below national averages84Go
- 5South Beaufort· BeaufortLow rates of violent crime significantly beneath national metropolitan averages83Go
- 6Southeast Beaufort· BeaufortLow rates of violent crime and quiet, well-maintained residential lanes.83Go
- 7Northwest Port Royal· BeaufortViolent crime rates are significantly below regional and national urban averages.83Go
- 8Central Seabrook· BeaufortLow rates of violent crime and stranger-on-stranger offenses compared to national averages82Go
- 9Central Beaufort-Port Royal· BeaufortViolent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national benchmarks81Go
- 10North Sheldon· BeaufortVery low incidence of violent street crime compared to regional and national averages81Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.