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Is Easley, South Carolina Safe?

Population 27,319 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,319, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Easley earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,456 per 100K.

Easley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEasleySouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.2339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2087.32029.81,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1456.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2087/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Easley

Violent crime in Easley is close to the national average. The rate of 393.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2087.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,456 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Easley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,456
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Easley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easley
393.2
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easley
2087.3
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Easley Safety

Is Easley safe?
Not especially. Easley earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Easley?
248.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2087.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Easley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Easley's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,456 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Easley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Easley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Easley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Easley?
No. Crime in Easley has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Easley compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Easley ranks behind about 85% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Easley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Easley?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.1 per-thousand rate put Easley below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Easley?
393.2 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (88), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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