South Carolina 2003 Violent Crime Rate
2003 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
| Rank | 2003 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Columbia | 1,132 |
| 2. | Charleston | 881 |
| 3. | North Charleston | 1,640 |
| 4. | Rock Hill | 1,484 |
| 5. | Mt. Pleasant | 175 |
| 6. | Greenville | 1,007 |
| 7. | Sumter | 1,816 |
| 8. | Spartanburg | 2,081 |
| 9. | Summerville | 423 |
| 10. | Hilton Head | N/A |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2003 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2003 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mt. Pleasant | 175 |
| 2. | Clemson | 182 |
| 3. | Lexington | 182 |
| 4. | North Augusta | 279 |
| 5. | Aiken | 285 |
| 6. | Goose Creek | 312 |
| 7. | Mauldin | 383 |
| 8. | Port Royal | 422 |
| 9. | Summerville | 423 |
| 10. | Simpsonville | 424 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2003 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2003 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lancaster | 2,666 |
| 2. | West Columbia | 2,524 |
| 3. | Myrtle Beach | 2,455 |
| 4. | Abbeville | 2,428 |
| 5. | Chester | 2,349 |
| 6. | Marion | 2,204 |
| 7. | Laurens | 2,128 |
| 8. | Spartanburg | 2,081 |
| 9. | Dillon | 2,061 |
| 10. | Georgetown | 1,991 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2003 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2003 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Coward | 0 |
| 2. | Edisto Beach | 0 |
| 3. | Lane | 0 |
| 4. | Ridgeville | 0 |
| 5. | Tega Cay | 49 |
| 6. | Isle of Palms | 66 |
| 7. | Burnettown | 72 |
| 8. | Lyman | 74 |
| 9. | Branchville | 93 |
| 10. | Liberty | 98 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2003 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2003 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Santee | 3,392 |
| 2. | Clover | 3,377 |
| 3. | Lynchburg | 2,829 |
| 4. | Lancaster | 2,666 |
| 5. | West Columbia | 2,524 |
| 6. | Myrtle Beach | 2,455 |
| 7. | Abbeville | 2,428 |
| 8. | Chester | 2,349 |
| 9. | Marion | 2,204 |
| 10. | Laurens | 2,128 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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