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Is North Augusta, South Carolina Safe?

Population 26,982 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Augusta has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 280.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,888 per 100K.

North Augusta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth AugustaSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate434.1339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2372.22029.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate295.0--268.2
Theft Rate1888.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate432.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

280.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

434/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2372/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Augusta

Violent crime in North Augusta is above the national average. The rate of 434.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2372.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,888 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Augusta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault295
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary443
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,888
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft432
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Augusta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Augusta
434.1
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Augusta
2372.2
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Augusta Safety

Is North Augusta safe?
Not especially. North Augusta earns a D- with a crime rate of 280.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Augusta?
280.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 434.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2372.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Augusta safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Augusta's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,888 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Augusta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Augusta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Augusta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Augusta?
No. Crime in North Augusta has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does North Augusta compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. North Augusta ranks behind about 83% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is North Augusta to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Augusta?
Bad. A D- grade and 280.6 per-thousand rate put North Augusta below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 434 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Augusta?
434.1 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (295), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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