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Berkeley County Arrest Records

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Berkeley County, SC Arrest Records

What are Berkeley County Arrests Statistics?

Berkeley County had 10,475 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2016 the arrest rate was 1,560.47 per 100.000 population which is by 111.12% higher than the National average of 739.12 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2016 arrests 444 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Beaufort and county Horry it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 10,475Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,560.47Arrest rate in 2016 per 100.000 population
  • 444Violent crime arrests

Recent Arrests in Berkeley County

Currently, the most popular arrest in Berkeley is larceny/theft - 1,750 arrests followed by burglary - 735 and motor vehicle theft - 362 arrests.

  • 1,750Larceny/Theft
  • 735Burglary
  • 362Motor Vehicle Theft

Berkeley County Arrest: Violent Crime vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Berkeley County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased but not the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 99.56 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 111.46% higher.

Berkeley County Crime Rate from 2004-2016

Berkeley County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Berkeley county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Berkeley county police reports, Berkeley county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the officer find the documents you need.

Berkeley county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Berkeley county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Berkeley County Mugshots

Berkeley County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

Berkeley county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Berkeley county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.

Additionally , when a judge issues an Berkeley county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Berkeley county, South Carolina with a total number of 185 employees - 38 female, 123 male officers and 24 civilians. Berkeley County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is SC0080000, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Police Departments in Berkeley County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Goose Creek Police Department519 North Goose Creek Blvd843-797-6220
Moncks Corner Police Department118 Carolina Ave(843)719-7935

Berkeley County, SC Jail and Inmate Search

BERKELEY County has 313 jails with an average daily population of 633 inmates with a total of 313 jail population. When breaking down the BERKELEY County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 10% with 31 female and 290 male inmates.

  • 313Jails
  • 313Prisoners
  • 231 %Jail Rate

How Does Berkeley County Inmate Search Work?

Berkeley County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Berkeley county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Berkeley County Booking

Berkeley county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Berkeley county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Berkeley county booking records without any type of permission .

Berkeley County Jail

Berkeley County Detention Center, Prisons and Jails

NameAddressPhone
MacDougall Correctional Institution1516 Old Gilliard Road843-688-5251
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