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Accessing public records in Charleston, SC
Charleston is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Charleston County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Charleston County Sheriff's Office and Charleston Police Department. North Charleston is one of the larger near by cities.
The below state agencies will also hold records for Charleston residents.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC): Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.
South Carolina Judicial Department: Provides access to court records, including civil, criminal, probate, and family court documents. Each county has its Clerk of Court's office where these records are typically maintained.
South Carolina Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.
South Carolina Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.
South Carolina Department of Archives and History: Houses historical records, manuscripts, and other materials relevant to the history of South Carolina and its residents.
In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Charleston County include Medical University of South Carolina, The Citadel, Trident Technical College, State Ports Authority, Charleston County Aviation Authority, College of Charleston, State Transport Police: Charleston County, Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control: , Forestry Commission: Charleston County, Department of Natural Resources: Charleston County and Highway Patrol: Charleston County.
Complete public record stats in Charleston, SC
Crime rates in Charleston, SC
Primary law enforecment agencies in Charleston
Name | Type | County | City |
---|---|---|---|
Charleston County Sheriff's Office | County | Charleston | |
Charleston Police Department | City | Charleston | Charleston |
Reporting Agency: Charleston Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)
Aggravated Assault
Per Capita Rate: 267 | Last Year Count: 436 |
5-Year Average Count: 395 |
Solved (5yr ave): 58.28%
Charleston's per capita rate is -0% less than national rate.
+-0%
Violent Crime
Per Capita Rate: 375.6 | Last Year Count: 571 |
5-Year Average Count: 555.6 |
Solved (5yr ave): 55.44%
Charleston's per capita rate is -1% less than national rate.
-1%
Robbery
Per Capita Rate: 60.6 | Last Year Count: 73 |
5-Year Average Count: 89.6 |
Solved (5yr ave): 57.37%
Charleston's per capita rate is -25% less than national rate.
-25%
Arson
Per Capita Rate: 8.4 | Last Year Count: 8 |
5-Year Average Count: 12.4 |
Solved (5yr ave): 46.77%
Charleston's per capita rate is -23% less than national rate.
-23%
Homicide
Per Capita Rate: 8.1 | Last Year Count: 8 |
5-Year Average Count: 12 |
Solved (5yr ave): 76.67%
Charleston's per capita rate is 29% higher than national rate.
+29%
Burglary
Per Capita Rate: 197.9 | Last Year Count: 229 |
5-Year Average Count: 292.8 |
Solved (5yr ave): 30.81%
Charleston's per capita rate is -27% less than national rate.
-27%
Motor Vehicle Theft
Per Capita Rate: 304.6 | Last Year Count: 503 |
5-Year Average Count: 450.6 |
Solved (5yr ave): 10.74%
Charleston's per capita rate is 8% higher than national rate.
+8%
Larceny
Per Capita Rate: 1561.8 | Last Year Count: 2146 |
5-Year Average Count: 2310.4 |
Solved (5yr ave): 17.14%
Charleston's per capita rate is 11% higher than national rate.
+11%
Rape
Per Capita Rate: 39.9 | Last Year Count: 49 |
5-Year Average Count: 59 |
Solved (5yr ave): 29.15%
Charleston's per capita rate is -0% less than national rate.
+-0%
Property Crime
Per Capita Rate: 2064.4 | Last Year Count: 2878 |
5-Year Average Count: 3053.8 |
Solved (5yr ave): 17.51%
Charleston's per capita rate is 6% higher than national rate.
+6%
Income distribution in Charleston, SC
The household income level of Under $5,000 is 39% more common than the national average, making up 4.4% of the population. And the household income level of $10,000 To $15,000 is -43% less common than the national average, making up 2.2% of the population in Charleston.Income Household Under $5,000 (Charleston is 39.89% higher than National Ave.)
4.4%
Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Charleston is 3.02% higher than National Ave.)
2.5%
Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Charleston is -43.13% less than National Ave.)
2.2%
Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Charleston is -1.2% less than National Ave.)
3.6%
Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Charleston is -24.45% less than National Ave.)
2.9%
Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Charleston is -20.48% less than National Ave.)
6.2%
Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Charleston is 4.33% higher than National Ave.)
11.3%
Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Charleston is -0.68% less than National Ave.)
15.8%
Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Charleston is 1.22% higher than National Ave.)
12.3%
Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Charleston is 18.55% higher than National Ave.)
18.6%
Income Household $150,000 Over (Charleston is 15.48% higher than National Ave.)
20.3%
Education levels in Charleston, SC
Colleges in Charleston County
Name | Type |
---|---|
Medical University of South Carolina | University or College |
The Citadel | University or College |
Trident Technical College | University or College |
College of Charleston | University or College |
Less Than Highschool (Charleston is -61.31% less than National Ave.)
4.2%
Highschool (Charleston is -31.06% less than National Ave.)
16.8%
Some College (Charleston is -13.72% less than National Ave.)
23.4%
Bachelors (Charleston is 68.18% higher than National Ave.)
34.5%
Graduate Degree (Charleston is 58.57% higher than National Ave.)
21.2%
College Or Above (Charleston is 64.39% higher than National Ave.)
55.7%
Stem Degree (Charleston is 9.4% higher than National Ave.)
46.5%
Socioeconimics in Charleston, SC
In Charleston, the Never Married percent is 18% higher than the national average, making up 40.3% of the population. And Limited English percent is -84% lower than the national average, making up 0.8% of the population.Married (Charleston is -2.96% less than National Ave.)
43.3%
Divorced (Charleston is -6.7% less than National Ave.)
11.4%
Never Married (Charleston is 18.19% higher than National Ave.)
40.3%
Widowed (Charleston is -3.65% less than National Ave.)
5.1%
Home Ownership (Charleston is -5.75% less than National Ave.)
56%
Rent Burden (Charleston is 8.78% higher than National Ave.)
32.6%
Labor Force Participation (Charleston is 8.51% higher than National Ave.)
67.7%
Unemployment Rate (Charleston is -39.53% less than National Ave.)
3.4%
Disabled (Charleston is -22.44% less than National Ave.)
9.3%
Poverty (Charleston is -4.44% less than National Ave.)
12%
Limited English (Charleston is -84.75% less than National Ave.)
0.8%
Commute Time (Charleston is -9.2% less than National Ave.)
23.4%
Health Uninsured (Charleston is -17.29% less than National Ave.)
6.8%
Demograhics in Charleston, SC
White (Charleston is 17.29% higher than National Ave.)
74.1%
Black (Charleston is 54.41% higher than National Ave.)
19.6%
Hispanic (Charleston is -78.35% less than National Ave.)
4.2%
Multiple (Charleston is -63.56% less than National Ave.)
2.6%
Asian (Charleston is -71.4% less than National Ave.)
1.8%
Other (Charleston is -76.64% less than National Ave.)
1.4%
Native (Charleston is -59.43% less than National Ave.)
0.3%
Pacific (Charleston is -0.07% less than National Ave.)
0.2%
Age distribution in Charleston, SC
Age Under 10 (Charleston is -8.82% less than National Ave.)
10.7%
Age 10 To 19 (Charleston is -23.69% less than National Ave.)
9.7%
Age 20s (Charleston is 34.11% higher than National Ave.)
18.3%
Age 30s (Charleston is 33.89% higher than National Ave.)
17.9%
Age 40s (Charleston is -11% less than National Ave.)
10.7%
Age 50s (Charleston is -3.56% less than National Ave.)
11.9%
Age 60s (Charleston is -2.76% less than National Ave.)
10.6%
Age 70s (Charleston is 1.31% higher than National Ave.)
6.6%
Age Over 80 (Charleston is 1.19% higher than National Ave.)
3.7%
General info in Charleston, SC
County Name | Charleston |
Population | 685,517 |
Population Proper | 147,928 |
Density | 460.9 |
Age Median | 35.50 (Charleston is -3.86% less than National Ave.) |
Family Size | 2.92 (Charleston is -7.09% less than National Ave.) |
Family Dual Income | 55.70 (Charleston is 6.59% higher than National Ave.) |
Income Individual Median | 42,792.00 (Charleston is 19.46% higher than National Ave.) |
Home Value | 370,804.00 (Charleston is 16.89% higher than National Ave.) |
Rent Median | 1,400.00 (Charleston is 13.24% higher than National Ave.) |
Rent Burden | 32.60 (Charleston is 8.78% higher than National Ave.) |
All crime reporting agencies in Charleston and Charleston County
Name | Type | County | City |
---|---|---|---|
Charleston County Sheriff's Office | County | Charleston | |
Charleston Police Department | City | Charleston | Charleston |
Mount Pleasant Police Department | City | Charleston | Mount Pleasant |
Folly Beach Police Department | City | Charleston | Folly Beach |
Isle of Palms Police Department | City | Charleston | Isle of Palms |
Sullivans Island Police Department | City | Charleston | Sullivans Island |
Medical University of South Carolina | University or College | Charleston | |
The Citadel | University or College | Charleston | |
Trident Technical College | University or College | Charleston | |
State Ports Authority | Other State Agency | Charleston | |
Charleston County Aviation Authority | Other | Charleston | |
College of Charleston | University or College | Charleston | |
State Transport Police: Charleston County | Other State Agency | Charleston | |
Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control: | Other State Agency | Charleston | |
Forestry Commission: Charleston County | Other State Agency | Charleston | |
Department of Natural Resources: Charleston County | Other State Agency | Charleston | |
Highway Patrol: Charleston County | State Police | Charleston |
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