CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C-

Is Forest Acres, South Carolina Safe?

Population 10,390 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,390, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Forest Acres earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,228 per 100K.

Forest Acres Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForest AcresSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.0339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1896.82029.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1228.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1897/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forest Acres

Violent crime in Forest Acres is close to the national average. The rate of 403.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1896.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,228 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forest Acres Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary230
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,228
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Forest Acres Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Acres
403.0
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Acres
1896.8
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Acres Safety

Is Forest Acres safe?
Not especially. Forest Acres earns a C- with a crime rate of 230 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 Forest Acres?
230 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1896.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forest Acres safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Forest Acres's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,228 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Forest Acres?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Forest Acres generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Forest Acres police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Forest Acres?
No. Crime in Forest Acres has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Forest Acres compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Forest Acres ranks behind about 80% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres?
Bad. A C- grade and 230 per-thousand rate put Forest Acres below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Forest Acres?
403.0 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in South Carolina

Similar-sized communities in South Carolina. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in York10,620 pop · Grade D+
C
See crime rates in Newberry10,891 pop · Grade C
D+
See crime rates in Irmo12,204 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Gaffney12,583 pop · Grade D+
C
See crime rates in James Island12,660 pop · Grade C
D+
See crime rates in Orangeburg13,383 pop · Grade D+
View all South Carolina city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Forest Acres

Get weekly safety updates for Forest Acres

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities