Cities / Charleston / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Charleston, SC
Ranked from the 51 Charleston areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Central Kiawah Island· CharlestonVirtually non-existent violent crime backed by 24-hour gated security and active patrols96Go
- 2Southwest Kiawah Island-Seabrook Island· CharlestonVirtually non-existent violent crime backed by strict 24/7 gated access controls and private island security96Go
- 3Central Seabrook Island· Charleston24/7 controlled security gate and regular private patrols keep violent and property crime rates exceptionally low.95Go
- 4Central Sullivan's Island· CharlestonVirtually nonexistent violent crime rates and an exceptionally safe residential environment95Go
- 5South of Broad· CharlestonExceptionally low rates of violent and serious property crime backed by frequent neighborhood policing.94Go
- 6Central Isle of Palms· CharlestonExtremely low violent crime rates supported by dedicated municipal police and fire services91Go
- 7Southwest Isle of Palms· CharlestonExtremely low violent crime rates supported by dedicated municipal Isle of Palms police patrols90Go
- 8South James Island· CharlestonViolent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national averages89Go
- 9French Quarter· CharlestonExtremely low violent crime rates backed by dedicated downtown foot and bicycle patrols.89Go
- 10Northeast Folly Beach· CharlestonExtremely low rate of violent crime and high overall neighborhood security88Go
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.