Hilton Head Island, SC Crime


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Located on the stunning coast of South Carolina, Hilton Head Island is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, golf courses, and luxury resorts. However, the serene atmosphere of the island is often marred by a high crime rate. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Hilton Head Island is 35.4, well above the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Hilton Head Island is 80.2, almost double the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. Despite efforts to improve safety and security on the island, the crime rates remain a concern for both residents and visitors alike.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Hilton Head Island violent crime is 35.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Hilton Head Island property crime is 80.2. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Port Royal, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Port Royal, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Port Royal, SC Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
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Pop. Miles Data
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Port Royal, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Bluffton, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Tybee Island, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152018
Beaufort, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
Hardeeville, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Ridgeland, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Port Royal, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Bluffton, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Beaufort, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
Rincon, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock302019
Pooler, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock312019
Richmond Hill, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock382016

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Over 5 years ago

Unfortunately Beaufort county is full of transplanted northerners who do nothing but whine and cry about everything. They leave the north to come to the south and then  More

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We got a second home on Hilton Head Island 10 years ago to get away from the Canadian winter weather. It took about 3 days to realize this is where we want to be  More

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I have watched HHI change remarkably in the 40 years I have lived there. Development really started in 1979 and the early residents were explorers and drop outs who  More

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