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Is Florence, South Carolina Safe?

Population 41,231 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Florence is a smaller community of 41,231 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,443 per 100K.

Florence Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlorenceSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.8339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1909.42029.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1443.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

295/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1909/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Florence

Violent crime in Florence is below the national average. The rate of 294.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1909.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,443 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Florence Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,443
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Florence Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florence
294.8
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florence
1909.4
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florence Safety

Is Florence safe?
Not especially. Florence earns a C with a crime rate of 220.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Florence?
220.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1909.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Florence safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Florence's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,443 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Florence?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Florence generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Florence police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Florence?
Crime rates have held steady in Florence, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Florence compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Florence ranks behind about 63% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Florence to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Florence?
Bad. A C grade and 220.4 per-thousand rate put Florence below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 295 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Florence?
294.8 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) 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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