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Is Irmo, South Carolina Safe?

Population 12,204 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,204, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Irmo earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Irmo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIrmoSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.0339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2194.12029.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2194/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Irmo

Violent crime in Irmo is below the national average. The rate of 239.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2194.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Irmo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Irmo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Irmo
239.0
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Irmo
2194.1
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Irmo Safety

Is Irmo safe?
Not especially. Irmo earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Irmo?
243.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2194.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Irmo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Irmo's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Irmo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Irmo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Irmo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Irmo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Irmo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Irmo compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Irmo ranks behind about 77% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Irmo 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 Irmo?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.3 per-thousand rate put Irmo below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Irmo?
239.0 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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