South Carolina 2005 Violent Crime Rate
2005 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
| Rank | 2005 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Columbia | 1,112 |
| 2. | Charleston | 943 |
| 3. | North Charleston | 1,725 |
| 4. | Rock Hill | 1,208 |
| 5. | Mt. Pleasant | 340 |
| 6. | Greenville | 1,150 |
| 7. | Sumter | 1,497 |
| 8. | Spartanburg | 1,769 |
| 9. | Summerville | 383 |
| 10. | Hilton Head | N/A |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2005 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2005 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | North Augusta | 171 |
| 2. | Clemson | 188 |
| 3. | Lexington | 227 |
| 4. | Goose Creek | 236 |
| 5. | Mt. Pleasant | 340 |
| 6. | Port Royal | 365 |
| 7. | Aiken | 379 |
| 8. | Summerville | 383 |
| 9. | Easley | 386 |
| 10. | Mauldin | 419 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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Cities with Highest 2005 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2005 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hartsville | 2,895 |
| 2. | Dillon | 2,774 |
| 3. | Darlington | 2,536 |
| 4. | Lancaster | 2,457 |
| 5. | West Columbia | 2,188 |
| 6. | York | 2,008 |
| 7. | Myrtle Beach | 1,945 |
| 8. | Bennettsville | 1,939 |
| 9. | Lake City | 1,819 |
| 10. | Abbeville | 1,776 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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Cities with Lowest 2005 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2005 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Coward | 0 |
| 2. | Lincolnville | 0 |
| 3. | Ridge Spring | 0 |
| 4. | Scranton | 0 |
| 5. | Travelers Rest | 47 |
| 6. | Tega Cay | 69 |
| 7. | Isle of Palms | 107 |
| 8. | Latta | 135 |
| 9. | Society Hill | 140 |
| 10. | Edisto Beach | 142 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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Cities with Highest 2005 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2005 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aynor | 6,566 |
| 2. | Santee | 3,134 |
| 3. | Clover | 2,896 |
| 4. | Hartsville | 2,895 |
| 5. | Dillon | 2,774 |
| 6. | Darlington | 2,536 |
| 7. | Lancaster | 2,457 |
| 8. | West Columbia | 2,188 |
| 9. | Pageland | 2,026 |
| 10. | York | 2,008 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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