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Accessing public records in Beaufort, SC

Beaufort is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Beaufort County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and Beaufort Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Beaufort 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 Beaufort County include University of South Carolina: Beaufort, State Transport Police: Beaufort County, Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control:, Forestry Commission: Beaufort County, Department of Natural Resources: Beaufort County and Highway Patrol: Beaufort County.

Complete public record stats in Beaufort, SC

Crime rates in Beaufort, SC

Primary law enforecment agencies in Beaufort

Name Type County City
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office County Beaufort
Beaufort Police Department City Beaufort Beaufort
On average, overall crime occurs 25% more than the national average and is solved 31% of the time. In Beaufort, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (3139.8 / 100k residents) which is 124% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 405 times per year. And Motor Vehicle Theft occurs at a lower rate of -56% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Beaufort Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 327.2 | Last Year Count: 34 | 5-Year Average Count: 42.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 40.76%
Beaufort's per capita rate is 22% higher than national rate.

+22%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 459 | Last Year Count: 43 | 5-Year Average Count: 59.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 42.23%
Beaufort's per capita rate is 21% higher than national rate.

+21%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 94.6 | Last Year Count: 6 | 5-Year Average Count: 12.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 45.9%
Beaufort's per capita rate is 17% higher than national rate.

+17%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 6.2 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Beaufort's per capita rate is -43% less than national rate.

-43%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 9.3 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 1.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 66.67%
Beaufort's per capita rate is 48% higher than national rate.

+48%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 432.6 | Last Year Count: 39 | 5-Year Average Count: 55.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 9.68%
Beaufort's per capita rate is 60% higher than national rate.

+60%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 125.6 | Last Year Count: 13 | 5-Year Average Count: 16.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 14.81%
Beaufort's per capita rate is -56% less than national rate.

-56%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 3139.8 | Last Year Count: 344 | 5-Year Average Count: 405 | Solved (5yr ave): 26.22%
Beaufort's per capita rate is 124% higher than national rate.

+124%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 27.9 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 3.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 38.89%
Beaufort's per capita rate is -30% less than national rate.

-30%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 3698 | Last Year Count: 396 | 5-Year Average Count: 477 | Solved (5yr ave): 23.9%
Beaufort's per capita rate is 89% higher than national rate.

+89%

Income distribution in Beaufort, SC

The household income level of $10,000 To $15,000 is 106% more common than the national average, making up 8% of the population. And the household income level of $100,000 To $150,000 is -23% less common than the national average, making up 12% of the population in Beaufort.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Beaufort is 87.58% higher than National Ave.)

5.9%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Beaufort is 35.98% higher than National Ave.)

3.3%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Beaufort is 106.82% higher than National Ave.)

8%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Beaufort is -14.92% less than National Ave.)

3.1%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Beaufort is -21.84% less than National Ave.)

3%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Beaufort is -20.48% less than National Ave.)

6.2%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Beaufort is 66.19% higher than National Ave.)

18%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Beaufort is -18.28% less than National Ave.)

13%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Beaufort is 2.05% higher than National Ave.)

12.4%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Beaufort is -23.52% less than National Ave.)

12%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Beaufort is -14.67% less than National Ave.)

15%

Education levels in Beaufort, SC

Colleges in Beaufort County

Name Type
University of South Carolina: Beaufort University or College
The education level of Some College is 25% more common than the national average, making up 33.9% of the population. And the education level of Less Than Highschool is -44% less common than the national average, making up 6% of the population in Beaufort.

Less Than Highschool (Beaufort is -44.73% less than National Ave.)

6%

Highschool (Beaufort is 4.64% higher than National Ave.)

25.5%

Some College (Beaufort is 25% higher than National Ave.)

33.9%

Bachelors (Beaufort is -2.5% less than National Ave.)

20%

Graduate Degree (Beaufort is 9.95% higher than National Ave.)

14.7%

College Or Above (Beaufort is 2.41% higher than National Ave.)

34.7%

Stem Degree (Beaufort is 9.4% higher than National Ave.)

46.5%

Socioeconimics in Beaufort, SC

In Beaufort, the Poverty percent is 60% higher than the national average, making up 20.1% of the population. And Limited English percent is -100% lower than the national average, making up 0% of the population.

Married (Beaufort is -9.69% less than National Ave.)

40.3%

Divorced (Beaufort is 1.49% higher than National Ave.)

12.4%

Never Married (Beaufort is 14.38% higher than National Ave.)

39%

Widowed (Beaufort is 56.81% higher than National Ave.)

8.3%

Home Ownership (Beaufort is -4.74% less than National Ave.)

56.6%

Rent Burden (Beaufort is 5.44% higher than National Ave.)

31.6%

Labor Force Participation (Beaufort is 3.38% higher than National Ave.)

64.5%

Unemployment Rate (Beaufort is -30.64% less than National Ave.)

3.9%

Disabled (Beaufort is 15.1% higher than National Ave.)

13.8%

Poverty (Beaufort is 60.07% higher than National Ave.)

20.1%

Limited English (Beaufort is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Commute Time (Beaufort is -28.6% less than National Ave.)

18.4%

Health Uninsured (Beaufort is 5.83% higher than National Ave.)

8.7%

Demograhics in Beaufort, SC

White (Beaufort is 1.3% higher than National Ave.)

64%

Black (Beaufort is 137.92% higher than National Ave.)

30.2%

Hispanic (Beaufort is -78.35% less than National Ave.)

4.2%

Multiple (Beaufort is -45.34% less than National Ave.)

3.9%

Other (Beaufort is -73.31% less than National Ave.)

1.6%

Asian (Beaufort is -96.82% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Native (Beaufort is -86.48% less than National Ave.)

0.1%

Pacific (Beaufort is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Beaufort, SC

Age Under 10 (Beaufort is -5.41% less than National Ave.)

11.1%

Age 10 To 19 (Beaufort is -4.02% less than National Ave.)

12.2%

Age 20s (Beaufort is 28.25% higher than National Ave.)

17.5%

Age 30s (Beaufort is 9.95% higher than National Ave.)

14.7%

Age 40s (Beaufort is -28.47% less than National Ave.)

8.6%

Age 50s (Beaufort is 9.41% higher than National Ave.)

13.5%

Age 60s (Beaufort is 7.33% higher than National Ave.)

11.7%

Age 70s (Beaufort is 16.66% higher than National Ave.)

7.6%

Age Over 80 (Beaufort is -15.22% less than National Ave.)

3.1%

General info in Beaufort, SC

County Name Beaufort
Population 12,899
Population Proper 12,899
Density 212
Age Median 34.90 (Beaufort is -5.49% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 2.95 (Beaufort is -6.14% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 44.40 (Beaufort is -15.04% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 31,639.00 (Beaufort is -11.68% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 250,610.00 (Beaufort is -21% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 970.00 (Beaufort is -21.54% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 31.60 (Beaufort is 5.44% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Beaufort and Beaufort County

Name Type County City
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office County Beaufort
Beaufort Police Department City Beaufort Beaufort
Bluffton Police Department City Beaufort Bluffton
Port Royal Police Department City Beaufort Port Royal
University of South Carolina: Beaufort University or College Beaufort
State Transport Police: Beaufort County Other State Agency Beaufort
Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control: Other State Agency Beaufort
Forestry Commission: Beaufort County Other State Agency Beaufort
Department of Natural Resources: Beaufort County Other State Agency Beaufort
Highway Patrol: Beaufort County State Police Beaufort

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