North Charleston reported a decease in violent crimes in January

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to better reflect non-violent crime data.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department saw a decline in violent crimes last month.

Statistics provided by the department on social media show violent crimes decreased by 27% through January 2025.

Data from NCPD says there was one fewer homicide compared to the same period in 2024. Aggravated assaults decreased by 25%, and aggravated assaults involving guns dropped by 35%.

North Charleston police added that robberies decreased by 7% while business robberies remained the same as in 2024. Individual robberies also decreased by 7%.

However, the department said non-violent crimes in the department’s jurisdiction increased by 2%. Burglaries rose by 33% and business burglaries increased by 60%, totaling three more than last year.

DUI arrests increased by 433% resulting in 13 arrests.