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Crime & Safety in Sumter, SC

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.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,057.0/100K
178% above US avg
Murder20.2/100K
221% above US avg
Rape27.8/100K
Robbery121.4/100K
Assault887.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,541.6/100K
132% above US avg
Burglary1,003.9/100K
Theft3,264.6/100K
Vehicle Theft273.1/100K
Arson12.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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