How to Report Crimes and Concerns
Help keep our community safe
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office offers several ways for the public to report crime or suspicious activity, share critical information with investigators or discuss general safety concerns.
ONLINE: Tell us about your concern on our Contact Us page by clicking here.
BY PHONE: During business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday):
- Call 843-255-3300 for concerns in Southern Beaufort County (Bluffton, Okatie or on Hilton Head Island).
- Call 843-255-3200 for concerns in Northern Beaufort County (Beaufort, Burton, St. Helena Island, Dale, Sheldon and other areas north of the Broad River).
IN PERSON: Visit our offices on Hilton Head Island or in Beaufort. For directions, click here.
ONLINE: You can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County by clicking here.
SPEAK WITH A DEPUTY BY PHONE: During business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday):
- Call 843-255-3300 for concerns in Southern Beaufort County (Bluffton, Okatie or on Hilton Head Island).
- Call 843-255-3200 for concerns in Northern Beaufort County (Beaufort, Burton, St. Helena Island, Dale, Sheldon and other areas north of the Broad River).
- Or call our non-emergency line 24/7 at 843-524-2777 and tell our dispatcher you would like to speak with a deputy.
IN PERSON: Visit our offices on Hilton Head Island or in Beaufort. For directions, click here.
THROUGH THE MAIL: Our mailing address is:
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office
2001 Duke St.
Beaufort, SC 29902
There are three ways to report anonymously on criminal or suspicious activity or share critical information with our investigators:
- Share your information anonymously and securely through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County by clicking here.
- Download the P3 Tips app to your mobile device.
- Call 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).
Call 843-524-2777 and ask to speak with a deputy.
