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Is York, South Carolina Safe?

Population 10,620 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,620, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. York earns a D+ with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,784 per 100K.

York Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYorkSouth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate419.0339.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1999.02029.81,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate323.0--268.2
Theft Rate1784.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1999/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for York

Violent crime in York is above the national average. The rate of 419.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1999.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,784 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 323 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

York Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault323
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery99
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,784
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How York Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

York
419.0
State
339.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

York
1999.0
State
2029.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About York Safety

Is York safe?
Not especially. York earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in York?
241.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 419.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1999.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is York safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. York's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,784 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in York?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in York generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the York police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in York?
Yes, there's been an uptick. York's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does York compare to other cities in South Carolina?
Below average for the state. York ranks behind about 82% of South Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is York to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in York?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.8 per-thousand rate put York below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in York?
419.0 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (323), robbery (99), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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