Crime & Safety in Summerville, SC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Summerville has a violent crime rate of 274 per 100,000 residents, 28% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 212.9 per 100,000, robbery at 23.0, rape at 26.9. The murder rate is 11.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,368 per 100,000, 21% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,021, burglary at 159, vehicle theft at 180 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Summerville receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Summerville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent274.2/100K
28% below US avg
Murder11.5/100K
83% above US avg
Rape26.9/100K
Robbery23.0/100K
Assault212.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,368.3/100K
21% above US avg
Burglary159.2/100K
Theft2,021.2/100K
Vehicle Theft180.3/100K
Arson7.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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