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Is Simpsonville, South Carolina Safe?

Population 28,459 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,459, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Simpsonville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,665 per 100K.

Simpsonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSimpsonvilleSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.1339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1892.42029.81,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1665.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate228.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1892/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Simpsonville

Violent crime in Simpsonville is close to the national average. The rate of 396.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1892.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,665 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Simpsonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery89
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,665
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft228
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Simpsonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Simpsonville
396.1
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Simpsonville
1892.4
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Simpsonville Safety

Is Simpsonville safe?
Not especially. Simpsonville earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.8 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 Simpsonville?
228.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1892.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Simpsonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Simpsonville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,665 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Simpsonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Simpsonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Simpsonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Simpsonville?
No. Crime in Simpsonville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Simpsonville compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. Simpsonville ranks behind about 66% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Simpsonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Simpsonville?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.8 per-thousand rate put Simpsonville below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Simpsonville?
396.1 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (89), and murder (8.0) 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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