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Is Anderson, South Carolina Safe?

Population 31,323 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Anderson is a smaller community of 31,323 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,281 per 100K.

Anderson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAndersonSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.7339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1912.92029.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1281.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate260.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

216.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1913/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Anderson

Violent crime in Anderson is below the national average. The rate of 247.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1912.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,281 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Anderson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,281
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft260
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Anderson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anderson
247.7
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anderson
1912.9
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Anderson Safety

Is Anderson safe?
Not especially. Anderson earns a C with a crime rate of 216.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Anderson?
216.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1912.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Anderson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Anderson's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,281 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Anderson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Anderson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Anderson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Anderson?
No. Crime in Anderson has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Anderson compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Anderson ranks behind about 62% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Anderson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Anderson?
Bad. A C grade and 216.1 per-thousand rate put Anderson below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Anderson?
247.7 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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