Safest Cities in South Carolina

Top 60 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - South Carolina

1 Tega Cay 28/100K
2 North Augusta 45/100K
3 Fort Mill 46/100K
4 Central 56/100K
5 Fountain Inn 79/100K
6 Lexington 118/100K
7 Bluffton 124/100K
8 Mount Pleasant 129/100K
9 Port Royal 136/100K
10 Clover 144/100K
11 Hardeeville 160/100K
12 Clemson 162/100K
13 Lyman 203/100K
14 Simpsonville 221/100K
15 Mauldin 226/100K
16 Hanahan 230/100K
17 Gaffney 234/100K
18 Easley 235/100K
19 Goose Creek 249/100K
20 Travelers Rest 264/100K
21 Summerville 274/100K
22 Forest Acres 291/100K
23 Irmo 296/100K
24 Moncks Corner 342/100K
25 Greer 348/100K
26 Charleston 359/100K
27 North Myrtle Beach 366/100K
28 Conway 445/100K
29 Rock Hill 446/100K
30 Greenwood 507/100K
31 Aiken 572/100K
32 Anderson 584/100K
33 Newberry 595/100K
34 Seneca 626/100K
35 Greenville 650/100K
36 Beaufort 696/100K
37 York 726/100K
38 Cayce 741/100K
39 West Columbia 748/100K
40 Columbia 770/100K
41 North Charleston 815/100K
42 Florence 819/100K
43 Marion 882/100K
44 Laurens 939/100K
45 Camden 948/100K
46 Georgetown 975/100K
47 Union 975/100K
48 Walterboro 988/100K
49 Bennettsville 995/100K
50 Lancaster 1,064/100K
51 Sumter 1,093/100K
52 Myrtle Beach 1,121/100K
53 Darlington 1,131/100K
54 Cheraw 1,184/100K
55 Orangeburg 1,254/100K
56 Clinton 1,291/100K
57 Spartanburg 1,478/100K
58 Chester 1,554/100K
59 Hartsville 1,746/100K
60 Dillon 2,372/100K

The safest cities in South Carolina have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Tega Cay leads with just 27.7 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. Tega Cay has just 27.7 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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