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Is Conway, South Carolina Safe?

Population 30,627 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Conway faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,650 per 100K.

Conway Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConwaySouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.8339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2267.72029.81,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1650.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate375.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2268/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Conway

Violent crime in Conway is below the national average. The rate of 283.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2267.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,650 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Conway Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,650
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft375
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Conway Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Conway
283.8
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Conway
2267.7
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Conway Safety

Is Conway safe?
Not especially. Conway earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Conway?
255.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2267.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Conway safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Conway's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,650 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Conway?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Conway generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Conway police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Conway?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Conway's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Conway compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Conway ranks behind about 71% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Conway to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Conway?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.2 per-thousand rate put Conway below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 284 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Conway?
283.8 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (32), and murder (2.0) 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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