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25 safest cities across South Carolina. From tranquil suburbs to vibrant urban centers, these communities offer not only peace of mind but also a high quality of life.
Where does the crime data come from?
This comprehensive list of the safest and most dangerous cities in South Carolina is backed by credible data sourced directly from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NBIRS). By relying on this authoritative database, we ensure that the information presented here is not only accurate but also up-to-date. The FBI's NBIRS system is a trusted source for crime statistics, providing valuable insights into the security landscapes of cities and communities across the nation.
How do we rank the cities?
Our ranking system is based on the total number of crimes reported in each city. We then calculated the crime rate per 100,000 population for each city. The cities with the lowest crime rates were ranked as the safest cities in South Carolina. Conversely, the cities with the highest crime rates were ranked as the most dangerous cities in South Carolina.
To ensure the relevance and accuracy of our rankings, this list includes only cities and communities in South Carolina with a population of more than 5,000 residents. This population threshold allows us to focus on areas where a significant number of people live and work, providing a meaningful perspective on safety for the majority of our readers.
The data presented in this report spans a period from 2012 to 2021. By aggregating information over this decade, we gain valuable insights into the trends and changes in safety and crime rates within South Carolina. This long-term perspective allows us to identify both short-term fluctuations and broader patterns, providing a comprehensive view of the security landscape in the state.
County: Greenville
6.61
Crime per 100,000 population
-53.73%
vs. South Carolina average
-53.86%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Taylors from 2012 to 2022
Taylors is an area in Greenville, South Carolina with population of 23,348.
The arson crime rate in Taylors is based on the nearest law agency agency, Fountain Inn Police Department (SC0230100).
Taylors arson crime rate is 6.61 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Greenville
6.59
Crime per 100,000 population
-53.87%
vs. South Carolina average
-54.0%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Simpsonville from 2012 to 2022
Simpsonville is an area in Greenville, South Carolina with population of 23,190.
The arson crime rate in Simpsonville is based on the nearest law agency agency, Simpsonville Police Department (SC0230500).
Simpsonville arson crime rate is 6.59 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Greenville
6.59
Crime per 100,000 population
-53.87%
vs. South Carolina average
-54.0%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Mauldin from 2012 to 2022
Mauldin is an area in Greenville, South Carolina with population of 149,687.
The arson crime rate in Mauldin is based on the nearest law agency agency, Simpsonville Police Department (SC0230500).
Mauldin arson crime rate is 6.59 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Greenville
6.59
Crime per 100,000 population
-53.87%
vs. South Carolina average
-54.0%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Fountain Inn from 2012 to 2022
Fountain Inn is an area in Greenville, South Carolina with population of 10,237.
The arson crime rate in Fountain Inn is based on the nearest law agency agency, Simpsonville Police Department (SC0230500).
Fountain Inn arson crime rate is 6.59 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Greenville
6.59
Crime per 100,000 population
-53.87%
vs. South Carolina average
-54.0%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Five Forks from 2012 to 2022
Five Forks is an area in Greenville, South Carolina with population of 19,158.
The arson crime rate in Five Forks is based on the nearest law agency agency, Simpsonville Police Department (SC0230500).
Five Forks arson crime rate is 6.59 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Charleston
5.65
Crime per 100,000 population
-60.45%
vs. South Carolina average
-60.56%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in North Charleston from 2012 to 2022
North Charleston is an area in Charleston, South Carolina with population of 114,542.
The arson crime rate in North Charleston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hanahan Police Department (SC0080600).
North Charleston arson crime rate is 5.65 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Berkeley
5.65
Crime per 100,000 population
-60.45%
vs. South Carolina average
-60.56%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Hanahan from 2012 to 2022
Hanahan is an area in Berkeley, South Carolina with population of 20,381.
The arson crime rate in Hanahan is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hanahan Police Department (SC0080600).
Hanahan arson crime rate is 5.65 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Berkeley
5.65
Crime per 100,000 population
-60.45%
vs. South Carolina average
-60.56%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Goose Creek from 2012 to 2022
Goose Creek is an area in Berkeley, South Carolina with population of 44,502.
The arson crime rate in Goose Creek is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hanahan Police Department (SC0080600).
Goose Creek arson crime rate is 5.65 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Aiken
5.44
Crime per 100,000 population
-61.92%
vs. South Carolina average
-62.03%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in North Augusta from 2012 to 2022
North Augusta is an area in Aiken, South Carolina with population of 24,013.
The arson crime rate in North Augusta is based on the nearest law agency agency, Aiken County Sheriff's Office (SC0020000).
North Augusta arson crime rate is 5.44 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Aiken
5.44
Crime per 100,000 population
-61.92%
vs. South Carolina average
-62.03%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Belvedere from 2012 to 2022
Belvedere is an area in Aiken, South Carolina with population of 5,330.
The arson crime rate in Belvedere is based on the nearest law agency agency, Aiken County Sheriff's Office (SC0020000).
Belvedere arson crime rate is 5.44 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Aiken
5.44
Crime per 100,000 population
-61.92%
vs. South Carolina average
-62.03%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Aiken from 2012 to 2022
Aiken is an area in Aiken, South Carolina with population of 31,516.
The arson crime rate in Aiken is based on the nearest law agency agency, Aiken County Sheriff's Office (SC0020000).
Aiken arson crime rate is 5.44 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Newberry
4.77
Crime per 100,000 population
-66.61%
vs. South Carolina average
-66.7%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Newberry from 2012 to 2022
Newberry is an area in Newberry, South Carolina with population of 10,496.
The arson crime rate in Newberry is based on the nearest law agency agency, Newberry County Sheriff's Office (SC0360000).
Newberry arson crime rate is 4.77 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Charleston
4.62
Crime per 100,000 population
-67.66%
vs. South Carolina average
-67.75%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Mount Pleasant from 2012 to 2022
Mount Pleasant is an area in Charleston, South Carolina with population of 88,900.
The arson crime rate in Mount Pleasant is based on the nearest law agency agency, Isle of Palms Police Department (SC0100500).
Mount Pleasant arson crime rate is 4.62 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Lexington
3.71
Crime per 100,000 population
-74.03%
vs. South Carolina average
-74.1%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in West Columbia from 2012 to 2022
West Columbia is an area in Lexington, South Carolina with population of 17,265.
The arson crime rate in West Columbia is based on the nearest law agency agency, Springdale Police Department (SC0321100).
West Columbia arson crime rate is 3.71 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Lexington
3.71
Crime per 100,000 population
-74.03%
vs. South Carolina average
-74.1%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Seven Oaks from 2012 to 2022
Seven Oaks is an area in Lexington, South Carolina with population of 15,561.
The arson crime rate in Seven Oaks is based on the nearest law agency agency, Springdale Police Department (SC0321100).
Seven Oaks arson crime rate is 3.71 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Lexington
3.71
Crime per 100,000 population
-74.03%
vs. South Carolina average
-74.1%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Oak Grove from 2012 to 2022
Oak Grove is an area in Lexington, South Carolina with population of 11,803.
The arson crime rate in Oak Grove is based on the nearest law agency agency, Springdale Police Department (SC0321100).
Oak Grove arson crime rate is 3.71 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Dorchester
3.62
Crime per 100,000 population
-74.66%
vs. South Carolina average
-74.73%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Summerville from 2012 to 2022
Summerville is an area in Dorchester, South Carolina with population of 50,318.
The arson crime rate in Summerville is based on the nearest law agency agency, Summerville Police Department (SC0180200).
Summerville arson crime rate is 3.62 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Summerville
County: Berkeley
3.62
Crime per 100,000 population
-74.66%
vs. South Carolina average
-74.73%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Sangaree from 2012 to 2022
Sangaree is an area in Berkeley, South Carolina with population of 9,336.
The arson crime rate in Sangaree is based on the nearest law agency agency, Summerville Police Department (SC0180200).
Sangaree arson crime rate is 3.62 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Berkeley
3.62
Crime per 100,000 population
-74.66%
vs. South Carolina average
-74.73%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Ladson from 2012 to 2022
Ladson is an area in Berkeley, South Carolina with population of 14,711.
The arson crime rate in Ladson is based on the nearest law agency agency, Summerville Police Department (SC0180200).
Ladson arson crime rate is 3.62 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Ladson
County: York
2.98
Crime per 100,000 population
-79.14%
vs. South Carolina average
-79.2%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Tega Cay from 2012 to 2022
Tega Cay is an area in York, South Carolina with population of 12,336.
The arson crime rate in Tega Cay is based on the nearest law agency agency, Tega Cay Police Department (SC0460500).
Tega Cay arson crime rate is 2.98 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: York
2.98
Crime per 100,000 population
-79.14%
vs. South Carolina average
-79.2%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Lake Wylie from 2012 to 2022
Lake Wylie is an area in York, South Carolina with population of 13,560.
The arson crime rate in Lake Wylie is based on the nearest law agency agency, Tega Cay Police Department (SC0460500).
Lake Wylie arson crime rate is 2.98 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: York
2.98
Crime per 100,000 population
-79.14%
vs. South Carolina average
-79.2%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Fort Mill from 2012 to 2022
Fort Mill is an area in York, South Carolina with population of 24,069.
The arson crime rate in Fort Mill is based on the nearest law agency agency, Tega Cay Police Department (SC0460500).
Fort Mill arson crime rate is 2.98 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Richland
1.88
Crime per 100,000 population
-86.84%
vs. South Carolina average
-86.88%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Forest Acres from 2012 to 2022
Forest Acres is an area in Richland, South Carolina with population of 10,621.
The arson crime rate in Forest Acres is based on the nearest law agency agency, Forest Acres Police Department (SC0400400).
Forest Acres arson crime rate is 1.88 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Forest Acres
County: Richland
1.88
Crime per 100,000 population
-86.84%
vs. South Carolina average
-86.88%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Dentsville from 2012 to 2022
Dentsville is an area in Richland, South Carolina with population of 15,245.
The arson crime rate in Dentsville is based on the nearest law agency agency, Forest Acres Police Department (SC0400400).
Dentsville arson crime rate is 1.88 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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County: Anderson
0.0
Crime per 100,000 population
-100.0%
vs. South Carolina average
-100.0%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of arson crime rate in Piedmont from 2012 to 2022
Piedmont is an area in Anderson, South Carolina with population of 5,581.
The arson crime rate in Piedmont is based on the nearest law agency agency, West Pelzer Police Department (SC0041000).
Piedmont arson crime rate is 0.0 per 100,000 population, compared to South Carolina average of 14.29 per 100,000 population and United States average of 14.33 per 100,000 population.
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