Safest Cities in South Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — South Carolina

1 Central 18.6 per 1K

2 Berea 40.8 per 1K

3 Sans Souci 40.8 per 1K

4 Tega Cay 44.2 per 1K

5 Lake Wylie 46.4 per 1K

6 Travelers Rest 93.7 per 1K

7 Fort Mill 103.7 per 1K

8 Mount Pleasant 113.6 per 1K

9 Belvedere 129.2 per 1K

10 Red Bank 143.9 per 1K

11 White Knoll 143.9 per 1K

12 Socastee 167.1 per 1K

13 Garden City 167.1 per 1K

14 Murrells Inlet 167.1 per 1K

15 Litchfield Beach 167.1 per 1K

16 Five Forks 181.0 per 1K

17 Clemson University 181.1 per 1K

18 Clemson 182.4 per 1K

19 Bluffton 185.4 per 1K

20 Simpsonville 194.2 per 1K

21 Hanahan 204.2 per 1K

22 Boiling Springs 206.4 per 1K

23 Mauldin 223.9 per 1K

24 North Augusta 230.4 per 1K

25 Goose Creek 240.0 per 1K

26 Clover 289.0 per 1K

27 Ladson 297.0 per 1K

28 Sangaree 297.0 per 1K

29 Port Royal 299.2 per 1K

30 Hilton Head Island 306.4 per 1K

31 Irmo 311.6 per 1K

32 Lexington 324.9 per 1K

33 Powdersville 337.1 per 1K

34 Piedmont 337.1 per 1K

35 Summerville 351.7 per 1K

36 Charleston 373.2 per 1K

37 Walterboro 386.8 per 1K

38 Lancaster 402.9 per 1K

39 North Myrtle Beach 419.1 per 1K

40 Conway 424.9 per 1K

41 Beaufort 430.1 per 1K

42 Greer 433.7 per 1K

43 Fountain Inn 433.7 per 1K

44 James Island 439.6 per 1K

45 Easley 458.2 per 1K

46 Moncks Corner 458.9 per 1K

47 Aiken 575.6 per 1K

48 Greenville 575.7 per 1K

49 Seneca 586.5 per 1K

50 Forest Acres 620.2 per 1K

51 Lyman 655.6 per 1K

52 Rock Hill 661.0 per 1K

53 Orangeburg 662.9 per 1K

54 Bennettsville 686.0 per 1K

55 Newberry 696.8 per 1K

56 West Columbia 706.1 per 1K

57 Dentsville 717.1 per 1K

58 Blythewood 717.1 per 1K

59 Hollywood 731.1 per 1K

60 St. Andrews 734.2 per 1K

61 Seven Oaks 734.2 per 1K

62 Oak Grove 734.2 per 1K

63 Burton 741.0 per 1K

64 Laurel Bay 741.0 per 1K

65 Woodfield 748.6 per 1K

66 Hardeeville 749.1 per 1K

67 Columbia 775.1 per 1K

68 Clinton 784.6 per 1K

69 Lugoff 799.7 per 1K

70 York 807.8 per 1K

71 Taylors 810.7 per 1K

72 Wade Hampton 810.7 per 1K

73 Gantt 810.7 per 1K

74 Parker 810.7 per 1K

75 Welcome 810.7 per 1K

76 Gaffney 814.2 per 1K

77 Marion 863.0 per 1K

78 Laurens 906.7 per 1K

79 Valley Falls 965.7 per 1K

80 North Charleston 966.1 per 1K

81 Anderson 969.4 per 1K

82 Homeland Park 969.4 per 1K

83 Centerville 969.4 per 1K

84 Cayce 971.1 per 1K

85 Union 987.8 per 1K

86 Sumter 1,057.0 per 1K

87 Cheraw 1,091.4 per 1K

88 Spartanburg 1,186.6 per 1K

89 Camden 1,187.5 per 1K

90 Florence 1,187.6 per 1K

91 Myrtle Beach 1,190.5 per 1K

92 Georgetown 1,225.2 per 1K

93 Dillon 1,409.1 per 1K

94 Carolina Forest 1,428.3 per 1K

95 Red Hill 1,428.3 per 1K

96 Little River 1,428.3 per 1K

97 Forestbrook 1,428.3 per 1K

98 Hartsville 1,435.4 per 1K

99 Darlington 1,478.1 per 1K

100 Greenwood 1,494.0 per 1K

The safest cities in South Carolina have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Central leads with just 18.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Central has just 18.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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