Cities / Charleston / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Charleston, SC
Ranked from the 76 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· CharlestonPractically negligible violent and property crime rates supported by 24/7 controlled security gates97Go
- 2Central Seabrook Island· CharlestonStrict 24/7 gated security and private island patrol keeping violent and property crime rates near zero97Go
- 3Southwest Kiawah Island-Seabrook Island· CharlestonVirtually zero violent crime and exceptionally low rates of property crime supported by private security gatehouses.97Go
- 4Central Sullivan's Island· CharlestonNegligible violent crime rate well below South Carolina and national benchmarks97Go
- 5South of Broad· CharlestonViolent crime rates are near zero and property crime is among the lowest in the state97Go
- 6South Charleston· CharlestonViolent crime rates are near zero, with property crime significantly lower than national and city averages.95Go
- 7White Point· CharlestonExtremely low violent and property crime rates compared to national and city averages95Go
- 8Ashley Harbor· CharlestonGated entry and private roads provide top-tier physical security and minimal through-traffic95Go
- 9The Crescent· CharlestonViolent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the Charleston metropolitan area.95Go
- 10Central Isle of Palms· CharlestonExtremely low violent and property crime rates supported by dedicated local police and island patrols.94Go
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.