South Carolina 2006 Violent Crime Rate
2006 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Columbia | 1,085 |
| 2. | Charleston | 886 |
| 3. | North Charleston | 1,690 |
| 4. | Rock Hill | 1,235 |
| 5. | Mt. Pleasant | 340 |
| 6. | Greenville | 985 |
| 7. | Sumter | 1,320 |
| 8. | Spartanburg | 1,834 |
| 9. | Summerville | 358 |
| 10. | Hilton Head | N/A |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lexington | 116 |
| 2. | Clemson | 199 |
| 3. | North Augusta | 248 |
| 4. | Port Royal | 295 |
| 5. | Goose Creek | 339 |
| 6. | Mt. Pleasant | 340 |
| 7. | Summerville | 358 |
| 8. | Greer | 372 |
| 9. | Easley | 392 |
| 10. | North Myrtle Beach | 419 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chester | 2,605 |
| 2. | Darlington | 2,475 |
| 3. | Abbeville | 2,388 |
| 4. | Hartsville | 2,377 |
| 5. | Myrtle Beach | 2,055 |
| 6. | Lancaster | 2,000 |
| 7. | Bennettsville | 1,980 |
| 8. | Lake City | 1,958 |
| 9. | Marion | 1,914 |
| 10. | Spartanburg | 1,834 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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Cities with Lowest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Due West | 0 |
| 2. | Ehrhardt | 0 |
| 3. | Lincolnville | 0 |
| 4. | Ridge Spring | 0 |
| 5. | Ridgeville | 0 |
| 6. | Isle of Palms | 43 |
| 7. | Iva | 83 |
| 8. | Tega Cay | 90 |
| 9. | Lexington | 116 |
| 10. | Whitmire | 129 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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Cities with Highest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aynor | 6,208 |
| 2. | Clover | 3,405 |
| 3. | Chester | 2,605 |
| 4. | Darlington | 2,475 |
| 5. | Abbeville | 2,388 |
| 6. | Hartsville | 2,377 |
| 7. | Blacksburg | 2,127 |
| 8. | Pageland | 2,090 |
| 9. | Myrtle Beach | 2,055 |
| 10. | Lancaster | 2,000 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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