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Is Lexington, South Carolina Safe?

Population 25,729 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,729, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lexington earns a C with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,574 per 100K.

Lexington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLexingtonSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate432.5339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1836.02029.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1574.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate410.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

433/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1836/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lexington

Violent crime in Lexington is above the national average. The rate of 432.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1836.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,574 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lexington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery103
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,574
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft410
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lexington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lexington
432.5
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lexington
1836.0
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lexington Safety

Is Lexington safe?
Not especially. Lexington earns a C with a crime rate of 226.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lexington?
226.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 432.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1836.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lexington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lexington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,574 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lexington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lexington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lexington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lexington?
Crime rates have held steady in Lexington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lexington compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Lexington ranks behind about 73% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lexington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lexington?
Bad. A C grade and 226.8 per-thousand rate put Lexington below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 433 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lexington?
432.5 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (103), and murder (6.0) 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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