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Is Fountain Inn, South Carolina Safe?

Population 14,722 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,722, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fountain Inn earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,287 per 100K.

Fountain Inn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFountain InnSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate225.7339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1749.62029.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1287.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate253.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1750/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fountain Inn

Violent crime in Fountain Inn is below the national average. The rate of 225.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1749.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,287 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fountain Inn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary190
070% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,287
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft253
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fountain Inn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fountain Inn
225.7
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fountain Inn
1749.6
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fountain Inn Safety

Is Fountain Inn safe?
It depends on where in Fountain Inn you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Fountain Inn?
197.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 225.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1749.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fountain Inn safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fountain Inn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fountain Inn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fountain Inn?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fountain Inn's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Fountain Inn compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Fountain Inn ranks behind about 61% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fountain Inn?
225.7 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (55), 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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