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Is Fort Mill, South Carolina Safe?

Population 38,673 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fort Mill is a smaller community of 38,673 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,461 per 100K.

Fort Mill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort MillSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.1339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1821.32029.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1461.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1821/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Mill

Violent crime in Fort Mill is below the national average. The rate of 251.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1821.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,461 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Mill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,461
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft296
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Mill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Mill
251.1
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Mill
1821.3
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Mill Safety

Is Fort Mill safe?
Not especially. Fort Mill earns a C with a crime rate of 207.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fort Mill?
207.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1821.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Mill safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fort Mill has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Mill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Mill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Mill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Mill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fort Mill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fort Mill compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Fort Mill ranks behind about 67% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Mill?
251.1 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (31), 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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