Aiken, SC has safety grade D, a population of about 31,428, an overall crime rate near 4,028 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Aiken, SC is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Aiken, SC for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Aiken, SC
Aiken, SC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 14.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 22.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
14.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (55.5% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,266 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Aiken align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Aiken, SC Crime Analysis
Based on the data, this location exhibits a total crime count of 1,266 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 703 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 413 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property at 153 incidents. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 431 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category, encompassing fraud offenses (64 incidents), arson (5 incidents), embezzlement (10 incidents), and counterfeiting/forgery (10 incidents), accounts for 89 incidents. Sex offenses, including sex offenses (11 incidents) and kidnapping/abduction (10 incidents), total 21 incidents. Robbery and homicide are the least frequent categories, with 11 incidents each. In the homicide category, homicide offenses account for 11 incidents.
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Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
29810
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Safety118.1
Per 1K118
Total Crimes29220
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Safety116.2
Per 1K116
Total Crimes29836
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Safety85.5
Per 1K86
Total Crimes29163
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Safety86.2
Per 1K86
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FAQ about crime in Aiken, SC
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Aiken, SC.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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