The city of Goose Creek, with a total population of 43,006, experienced 3,409 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 266.94 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 15.67% difference making Goose Creek lower than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 162 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Goose Creek also handled 986 arrests for property crimes during 2017. Compared to Charleston and Hanahan, Goose Creek is a more dangerous place to live.
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The city of Goose Creek experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Goose Creek totaled 162 violent crimes and 986 non-violent crimes.
During 2007-2017, Goose Creek experienced 1,058 violent crimes. Of those, 11 were for murder/non-negligent manslaughter, another 95 were for legacy rape, 215 were for robbery, and 737 were for aggravated assault.
It is situated in Berkeley county, South Carolina with a total number of 91 employees - 9 female, 57 male officers and 25 civilians. Goose Creek PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is SC0080300, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.