Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Sumter has a violent crime rate of 1,057 per 100,000 residents, 178% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 887.6 per 100,000, robbery at 121.4, rape at 27.8. The murder rate is 20.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,542 per 100,000, 132% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,265, burglary at 1,004, vehicle theft at 273 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sumter receives a safety grade of F.