Women living in Charleston consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.
Women living in Charleston consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 6 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
I mean it’s fine as long as you don’t visit downtown by yourself at night overall though nice little spots to see. I think it’s safe in my opinion I haven’t had any issues. Just be aware and careful of certain people
Posted: March 30, 2025Where I am located Charleston is quite safe! We’re about 2 miles from the beach on James Island. I never feel uncomfortable around the house though I haven’t taken public transportation in the area so not sure how that is.
Posted: December 24, 2024Cece
Charleston is a very safe place in the downtown, Mt Pleasant, West Ashley, James Island, John's Island, Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, and Isle of Palms areas. I have ran early morning before sunrise, biked before and after sun rise and sunset, stayed out late downtown and always felt safe. There is so many people around. Do watch your drinks, though, to be extra safe!!
Posted: June 14, 2024It is a beautiful old historic city with many gorgeous area but also will find some more fun down areas in the mix. It is a number one travel destination in the United States so, in turn, there is always people around which makes it feel even more safe because you don’t feel alone!! 11/10 would recommend a visit :)
Posted: June 13, 2024Polina
Downtown Charleston is very safe and stunning city with lots of history and beautiful architecture and good food. The night life is pretty okay too, you can feel safe walking at night in the main areas like king street because there are police everywhere. North Charleston is another situation.. i would feel more scared there as there are higher crime rates and it’s more run down. But i never really go there except sometimes and only during the day.
Posted: June 2, 2024based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Zofia
Poland
Charleston is a beautiful place especially downtown with rainbow row and pineapple fountain! However it's not a safest place and you can get scammed. But overall as a woman I felt safe and I could walk through the city unbothered. I recommend visiting!
Posted: July 14, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Dynasty
For starters, I am IN LOVE with the color 💛 YELLOW 💛 My heart is young and ready to travel this big world! I am looking forward to visiting each and every DREAM state of mine, while being packed and ready to see places i’ve only heard of.
Mariah
My name is Mariah I am 21 and I’m lookin to make female friends in my area!