Is Charleston Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Charleston consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Charleston consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
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.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 7 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | 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 |
How safe is Charleston?
jenna
North Charleston isn’t the safest, but Downtown Charleston is okay! I feel safe for the most part, but wouldn’t walk around by myself at night. I also have never really had a reason to, so can’t say too much on that.
Posted: July 20, 2025I 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, 2024
Cece
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, 2024Is Charleston worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Zofia
Poland
Solo travel
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!
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