Safest Cities in South Carolina 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in South Carolina
These 23 cities have the lowest crime rates in South Carolina, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 3,112 crimes per 100,000 residents — -13% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are North Augusta (SC, crime rate: 444), Fort Mill (SC, crime rate: 678), and Bluffton (SC, crime rate: 944).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Augusta | SC | 26,377 | 443.6 | 34.1 | 409.5 | 91/100 |
| 2 | Fort Mill | SC | 37,027 | 677.9 | 45.9 | 632.0 | 87/100 |
| 3 | Bluffton | SC | 37,927 | 943.9 | 118.7 | 825.3 | 82/100 |
| 4 | Mount Pleasant | SC | 96,608 | 1,300.1 | 128.4 | 1,171.8 | 76/100 |
| 5 | Mauldin | SC | 29,180 | 1,600.4 | 219.3 | 1,381.1 | 70/100 |
| 6 | Lexington | SC | 25,359 | 1,683.8 | 118.3 | 1,565.5 | 69/100 |
| 7 | Goose Creek | SC | 50,294 | 1,721.9 | 256.5 | 1,465.4 | 68/100 |
| 8 | Summerville | SC | 52,148 | 1,990.5 | 222.4 | 1,768.0 | 63/100 |
| 9 | Easley | SC | 27,617 | 2,035.0 | 239.0 | 1,796.0 | 63/100 |
| 10 | Greer | SC | 47,690 | 2,078.0 | 350.2 | 1,727.8 | 62/100 |
| 11 | Charleston | SC | 156,898 | 2,379.3 | 357.6 | 2,021.7 | 56/100 |
| 12 | Conway | SC | 29,015 | 2,419.4 | 444.6 | 1,974.8 | 56/100 |
| 13 | Rock Hill | SC | 75,975 | 2,790.4 | 442.3 | 2,348.1 | 49/100 |
| 14 | Simpsonville | SC | 28,952 | 2,821.9 | 214.2 | 2,607.8 | 48/100 |
| 15 | Columbia | SC | 144,559 | 4,002.5 | 769.9 | 3,232.6 | 27/100 |
| 16 | Greenville | SC | 73,405 | 4,114.2 | 645.7 | 3,468.4 | 25/100 |
| 17 | Aiken | SC | 33,221 | 4,527.3 | 568.9 | 3,958.3 | 17/100 |
| 18 | Florence | SC | 40,781 | 4,725.2 | 806.8 | 3,918.5 | 14/100 |
| 19 | North Charleston | SC | 123,511 | 4,767.2 | 811.3 | 3,955.9 | 13/100 |
| 20 | Sumter | SC | 42,551 | 4,803.7 | 1,097.5 | 3,706.1 | 12/100 |
| 21 | Anderson | SC | 30,150 | 6,265.3 | 560.5 | 5,704.8 | 1/100 |
| 22 | Spartanburg Department | SC | 39,186 | 6,719.2 | 1,490.3 | 5,228.9 | 1/100 |
| 23 | Myrtle Beach | SC | 41,022 | 6,767.1 | 1,111.6 | 5,655.5 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in South Carolina?
North Augusta, SC is the safest city in South Carolina with a total crime rate of 443.6 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 3,112 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.