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Is Spartanburg, South Carolina Safe?

Population 39,978 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Spartanburg is a smaller community of 39,978 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,181 per 100K.

Spartanburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpartanburgSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.6339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1744.32029.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1181.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1744/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Spartanburg

Violent crime in Spartanburg is close to the national average. The rate of 398.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1744.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,181 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Spartanburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,181
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Spartanburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spartanburg
398.6
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spartanburg
1744.3
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Spartanburg Safety

Is Spartanburg safe?
Not especially. Spartanburg earns a C with a crime rate of 214.3 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 Spartanburg?
214.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1744.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Spartanburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Spartanburg has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Spartanburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Spartanburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Spartanburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Spartanburg?
No. Crime in Spartanburg has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Spartanburg compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Middle of the pack for South Carolina. Spartanburg isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among South Carolina cities.
How safe is Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Spartanburg?
398.6 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (69), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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