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Is Mauldin, South Carolina Safe?

Population 31,465 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mauldin is a smaller community of 31,465 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,453 per 100K.

Mauldin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMauldinSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.1339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1877.82029.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1453.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1878/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mauldin

Violent crime in Mauldin is close to the national average. The rate of 336.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1877.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,453 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mauldin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,453
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mauldin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mauldin
336.1
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mauldin
1877.8
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mauldin Safety

Is Mauldin safe?
Not especially. Mauldin earns a C with a crime rate of 221.4 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 Mauldin?
221.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1877.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mauldin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mauldin's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,453 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mauldin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mauldin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mauldin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mauldin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mauldin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Mauldin compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Mauldin ranks behind about 70% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mauldin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mauldin?
Bad. A C grade and 221.4 per-thousand rate put Mauldin below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mauldin?
336.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (76), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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