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 state and national averages.84Go
- 2Central Port Royal· BeaufortViolent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national medians.82Go
- 3Central Shell Point· BeaufortSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to national and regional urban benchmarks82Go
- 4Central Beaufort-Port Royal· BeaufortLow violent crime rates well below national averages in both residential and waterfront areas80Go
- 5Central Laurel Bay· BeaufortLow violent crime rates supported by active military police presence and county sheriff patrols80Go
- 6Central Seabrook· BeaufortLow violent crime rates typical of rural Beaufort County80Go
- 7South Beaufort· BeaufortViolent crime rates are significantly lower than South Carolina state averages.79Go, stay aware
- 8Southeast Beaufort· BeaufortSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader South Carolina state averages79Go, stay aware
- 9North Port Royal· BeaufortViolent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional urban averages78Go, stay aware
- 10Northwest Port Royal· BeaufortViolent crime rates are consistently below national and state averages.78Go, stay aware
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.