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Safest Cities in South Carolina — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 43 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Greenwood is the safest city in South Carolina with a crime rate of 19.9 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Fountain Inn (20/1K) and Clemson (20.5/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 43 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
23.1per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
404per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1903per 100K

All 43 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Greenwood
B-
19.9
2Fountain Inn
B-
20
3Clemson
B-
20.5
4Tega Cay
B-
20.5
5Fort Mill
B-
20.6
6Spartanburg
B-
20.9
7Port Royal
B-
21
8Hardeeville
B-
21
9Goose Creek
B-
21.3
10Moncks Corner
B-
21.3
11Anderson
B-
21.4
12James Island
B-
21.5
13North Charleston
B-
21.6
14Florence
B-
21.6
15Hanahan
B-
21.6
16Mauldin
B-
21.7
17Lexington
B-
22
18Newberry
B-
22
19Simpsonville
B-
22.3
20Forest Acres
B-
22.6
21Charleston
B-
23
22Rock Hill
C+
23.2
23West Columbia
C+
23.4
24Orangeburg
C+
23.6
25York
C+
23.6
26Beaufort
C+
23.8
27Greer
C+
23.9
28Easley
C+
23.9
29North Myrtle Beach
C+
23.9
30Irmo
C+
24
31Cayce
C+
24.1
32Mount Pleasant
C+
24.2
33Gaffney
C+
24.3
34Columbia
C+
24.8
35Conway
C+
24.8
36Aiken
C+
24.9
37Hilton Head Island
C+
25.4
38Bluffton
C+
25.4
39Myrtle Beach
C+
26.3
40Greenville
C+
26.5
41Summerville
C+
26.5
42Sumter
C+
26.7
43North Augusta
C+
26.7

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in South Carolina (2027)

1
C+
North Augusta26.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 467/100K
2
C+
Sumter26.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 397/100K
3
C+
Summerville26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 443/100K
4
C+
Greenville26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 436/100K
5
C+
Myrtle Beach26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 455/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in South Carolina in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Greenwood is the safest city in South Carolina with a crime rate of 19.9 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 58% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in South Carolina for 2027?
The safest cities in South Carolina for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Greenwood, Fountain Inn, Clemson, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Spartanburg, Port Royal, Hardeeville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in South Carolina in 2027?
North Augusta has the highest crime rate in South Carolina at 26.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are South Carolina 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is South Carolina safe to live in 2027?
South Carolina has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 404 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Greenwood earns a B- while North Augusta gets a C+.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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