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Is Tega Cay, South Carolina Safe?

Population 14,457 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,457, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Tega Cay earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,179 per 100K.

Tega Cay Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTega CaySouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.3339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1699.22029.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1179.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate390.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1699/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tega Cay

Violent crime in Tega Cay is close to the national average. The rate of 357.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1699.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,179 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tega Cay Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,179
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft390
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tega Cay Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tega Cay
357.3
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tega Cay
1699.2
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tega Cay Safety

Is Tega Cay safe?
Not especially. Tega Cay earns a C with a crime rate of 205.7 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 Tega Cay?
205.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1699.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tega Cay safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tega Cay generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tega Cay police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tega Cay?
Crime rates have held steady in Tega Cay, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Tega Cay compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Middle of the pack for South Carolina. Tega Cay isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among South Carolina cities.
How safe is Tega Cay to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tega Cay?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Tega Cay?
357.3 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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