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Safest Cities in South Carolina (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Greenwood is the safest city in South Carolina with a crime rate of 19.9 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Fountain Inn (20/1K) and Clemson (20.5/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 43 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
23.1per 1K
Below National Avg
16of 43 cities
Above National Avg
27of 43 cities

All 43 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Greenwood
B-
19.9
2Fountain Inn
B-
20
3Clemson
B-
20.5
4Tega Cay
B-
20.5
5Fort Mill
B-
20.6
6Spartanburg
B-
20.9
7Port Royal
B-
21
8Hardeeville
B-
21
9Goose Creek
B-
21.3
10Moncks Corner
B-
21.3
11Anderson
B-
21.4
12James Island
B-
21.5
13North Charleston
B-
21.6
14Florence
B-
21.6
15Hanahan
B-
21.6
16Mauldin
B-
21.7
17Lexington
B-
22
18Newberry
B-
22
19Simpsonville
B-
22.3
20Forest Acres
B-
22.6
21Charleston
B-
23
22Rock Hill
C+
23.2
23West Columbia
C+
23.4
24Orangeburg
C+
23.6
25York
C+
23.6
26Beaufort
C+
23.8
27Greer
C+
23.9
28Easley
C+
23.9
29North Myrtle Beach
C+
23.9
30Irmo
C+
24
31Cayce
C+
24.1
32Mount Pleasant
C+
24.2
33Gaffney
C+
24.3
34Columbia
C+
24.8
35Conway
C+
24.8
36Aiken
C+
24.9
37Hilton Head Island
C+
25.4
38Bluffton
C+
25.4
39Myrtle Beach
C+
26.3
40Greenville
C+
26.5
41Summerville
C+
26.5
42Sumter
C+
26.7
43North Augusta
C+
26.7

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in South Carolina

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in South Carolina. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
North Augusta26.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 467/100K
2
C+
Sumter26.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 397/100K
3
C+
Summerville26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 443/100K
4
C+
Greenville26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 436/100K
5
C+
Myrtle Beach26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 455/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in South Carolina

What is the safest city in South Carolina?
As of 2026, Greenwood is the safest city in South Carolina with a crime rate of 19.9 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 58% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in South Carolina?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in South Carolina based on crime rate are: Greenwood, Fountain Inn, Clemson, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Spartanburg, Port Royal, Hardeeville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner.
What is the most dangerous city in South Carolina?
North Augusta has the highest crime rate in South Carolina at 26.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in South Carolina?
The average crime rate across 43 tracked cities in South Carolina is 23.1 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 404 per 100K and property crime averages 1903 per 100K.
Is South Carolina safe to live in?
South Carolina has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 404 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Greenwood earns a B- while North Augusta gets a C+. 16 of 43 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in South Carolina?
43 cities in South Carolina are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 16 have crime rates at or below the national average.
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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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