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Is Rock Hill, South Carolina Safe?

Population 75,911 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rock Hill earns a C- safety grade with 238.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,651 per 100K.

Rock Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRock HillSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.5339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2127.92029.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1651.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate276.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2128/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rock Hill

Violent crime in Rock Hill is below the national average. The rate of 255.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2127.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,651 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rock Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,651
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft276
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rock Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rock Hill
255.5
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rock Hill
2127.9
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Hill Safety

Is Rock Hill safe?
Not especially. Rock Hill earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rock Hill?
238.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2127.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rock Hill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rock Hill's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,651 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rock Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rock Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rock Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rock Hill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rock Hill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Rock Hill compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Rock Hill ranks behind about 72% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.3 per-thousand rate put Rock Hill below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rock Hill?
255.5 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (28), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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