MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The Moncks Corner Police Department has released its 2025 annual analysis report, offering a detailed look at crime trends, policing strategies and community engagement efforts across the growing Berkeley County town.
In a social media post announcing the report, the department said the goal is transparency.
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“As part of our commitment to transparency and keeping our community informed, we’re sharing a copy of the 2025 analysis report,” the department wrote. “We want you to see the work that’s being done and stay up to date with our progress.”
The report highlights changes in crime patterns over the past five years while outlining how the department has expanded staffing, enforcement efforts and community programs.
Trends Show Declines in Several Property Crimes
Data from the Moncks Corner Police Department’s 2025 analysis report shows several property-related crimes have declined in recent years.
Larceny experienced one of the most notable decreases. After peaking at 371 cases in 2023, reported incidents fell to 270 in 2024 and dropped further to 198 in 2025. Burglary reports also declined steadily, falling from 56 cases in 2022 to 30 in 2025.
Motor vehicle theft followed a similar downward trend. Cases decreased from 44 in 2023 to 24 in 2024 and continued to drop to 20 incidents in 2025. Theft from motor vehicles also declined from a high of 89 cases in 2023 to 52 cases last year.
Shoplifting reports saw one of the largest drops during the period examined in the report, decreasing from 131 cases in 2022 to 50 in 2025. Vandalism also declined, falling from 119 incidents in 2022 to 81 in 2025.
Some Violent Crimes Also Trending Down
Several violent crime categories reported fewer incidents in recent years.
Aggravated assault cases decreased from 56 incidents in 2022 to 35 in 2025, continuing a gradual decline each year. Robbery reports also fell, dropping from eight incidents in 2023 to four in 2025.
Murder cases remained rare during the reporting period, with one case reported in both 2022 and 2023, three in 2024 and none reported in 2025.
Rape cases fluctuated during the four-year period. The department reported four cases in 2022, nine in 2023, five in 2024 and four in 2025.
Firearms Stolen From Vehicles Declining
The department also reported progress in reducing the number of firearms stolen from vehicles, a concern highlighted in the report.
“Although there has been a notable 51.7% decrease in these thefts over the past year, this issue will continue to be proactively tackled,” the report states.
While thefts spiked in 2023, the number has declined sharply since then. Police say the trend reflects ongoing education about responsible firearm storage.
“Firearms should always be securely stored,” the report notes, emphasizing that weapons should be kept locked and out of the reach of children.
Drug Violations and Simple Assault Show Increases
While many property crimes declined, some offenses increased.
Drug violations rose in recent years, climbing from 131 incidents in 2023 to 146 in 2024 and 154 in 2025, the highest level reported in the data.
Simple assault also remained elevated. Cases increased from 225 incidents in 2022 to 276 in 2023 before declining slightly to 251 in 2024 and 238 in 2025.
Additional Crime Trends
Fraud cases remained relatively stable but saw a small decline, falling from 79 reports in both 2023 and 2024 to 68 in 2025.
Arson incidents remained low overall, with three reported cases in 2022, none in 2023, one in 2024 and two in 2025.
Calls for Service Rising
One of the most notable findings in the report is the dramatic increase in calls for service handled by the department.
In 2021, officers responded to 30,754 service calls. By 2025, that number had nearly doubled to 59,395 calls.
Meanwhile, the number of formal police reports has remained relatively steady, ranging between roughly 2,500 and 2,700 reports annually.
The department said the rising call volume reflects both population growth and the community’s willingness to contact police when issues arise.
When Crimes Happen Most
The report also analyzed when crimes occur most frequently.
In 2025, Fridays recorded the highest number of incidents, with 346 reported crimes, followed by Saturdays with 302.
Crime also peaked during the late afternoon hours, particularly between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., which saw the highest number of reported incidents (278 total). The hours between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m, saw the fewest reported crimes (69 total).
Enforcement and Traffic Activity
The Moncks Corner Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to play a key role in enforcing traffic laws and responding to crashes throughout the town. According to the department’s 2025 analysis report, the unit operates with three motorcycles and focuses on reducing traffic fatalities, investigating crashes and enforcing DUI and other traffic violations.
Traffic collisions have increased in recent years. Officers responded to 725 crashes in 2021 and 742 in 2022. That number rose to 884 in 2023, remained nearly the same at 885 in 2024 and increased again to 919 collisions in 2025.
Crashes involving injuries have fluctuated over the same period. The department reported 236 injury-related collisions in both 2021 and 2022. That number increased to 301 in 2023 before declining to 256 in 2024 and slightly rising again to 266 in 2025.
Fatal crashes have remained relatively low but have varied year to year. The department reported no fatal collisions in 2021, two in 2022, five in 2023, two in 2024 and three in 2025.
Traffic enforcement activity has increased significantly. Officers issued 2,281 citations in 2021 and 1,345 in 2022 before the number climbed to 1,837 in 2023. Citations surged to 3,228 in 2024 and continued rising to 3,422 in 2025.
Warnings have also increased sharply. Police issued 192 warnings in 2021, compared with 1,599 in 2022. The number continued to climb to 2,128 warnings in 2023, 2,904 in 2024 and 3,236 in 2025.
DUI arrests have gradually increased as well. Officers recorded 74 DUI cases in 2021, 33 in 2022, 38 in 2023, 53 in 2024 and 58 in 2025.
The report also shows a rise in driving under suspension violations. Officers handled 214 cases in 2021, 112 in 2022, 160 in 2023, 243 in 2024 and 251 in 2025.
Staffing and Growth
The Moncks Corner Police Department has gradually increased its staffing levels in recent years as the town continues to grow. According to the department’s 2025 analysis report, the agency currently operates with 38 sworn officers and three civilian employees across four divisions: administration, operations, investigations and school resource officers.
Budgeted positions within the department increased from 33 positions in 2022 and 2023 to 34 in 2024 and 37 positions in 2025. Those totals include four civilian staff members who support the department’s operations.
One of the most significant increases has been in school resource officers assigned to local schools. The number of SRO positions rose from six in 2022 to seven in both 2023 and 2024, before increasing to 10 positions in 2025.
Community Policing Focus
Beyond enforcement, the report highlights the department’s emphasis on community engagement.
In 2025, officers participated in events such as National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, Ice Cream with a Cop and holiday outreach programs.
The department also partnered with organizations including the Berkeley County School District, Habitat for Humanity, the Lowcountry Food Bank and the Miracle League.
School resource officers continue to lead youth initiatives, including summer camps and the Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) program in elementary schools.
Investigations and Arrests
The report states detectives handled serious crimes ranging from domestic violence and assault to robberies and burglaries.
During 2025, the department collected 880 pieces of evidence, made 646 total arrests, served 221 pieces of criminal paperwork and reported 41 outstanding warrants pending service.
Approximately 77 percent of arrests involved adults, while 23 percent involved juveniles, according to the report.
Targeted Community Patrol Efforts
The Moncks Corner Police Department has implemented a High Visibility Patrol strategy focused on specific neighborhoods identified for proactive crime prevention. According to the department’s 2025 analysis report, officers concentrated additional patrol efforts in the Shannonwood and Cedar Grove communities to reduce service calls and improve public safety.
Data in the report compares service calls and extra patrol activity in those areas from 2023 through 2025.
In the Shannonwood community, service calls remained relatively consistent during the three-year period. Officers responded to 707 calls in 2023, 691 calls in 2024 and 706 calls in 2025. While call volume remained steady, the department significantly increased patrol presence in the area. Extra patrols rose from 960 in 2023 to 2,611 in 2024 before decreasing slightly to 2,158 patrols in 2025.
The Cedar Grove community experienced a similar strategy. Service calls increased slightly over the same period, rising from 646 calls in 2023 to 761 calls in 2024 and 745 calls in 2025. However, patrol activity changed dramatically. Officers conducted 1,642 extra patrols in 2023 and 2,294 patrols in 2024 before reducing patrol activity to 395 in 2025.
Police officials say the data demonstrates the department’s strategy of increasing officer visibility in targeted areas as part of broader efforts to deter crime and improve safety throughout the community.
Looking Ahead
Police say the annual report helps guide future strategies while keeping residents informed about public safety efforts.
“This data underscores our commitment to enhancing community safety through strategic policing initiatives,” the report states.
Officials say the department will continue using the data to refine patrol strategies, strengthen community partnerships and respond to the town’s continued growth.
