Bamberg, SC has safety grade D, a population of about 3,240, an overall crime rate near 4,722 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 Bamberg, SC is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Bamberg, SC for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Bamberg, SC
Bamberg, SC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 17.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 26.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
17.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Bamberg, SC demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (54.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 153 incidents suggests Bamberg maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Bamberg demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Bamberg, SC Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US4503790", a total of 153 incidents were recorded. The most prevalent main crime category is property crime, accounting for 83 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 50 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 17 incidents. Stolen property offenses account for 7 incidents, motor vehicle theft for 6, and burglary/breaking & entering for 3. Assault is the second most frequent main category, with 55 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Others category accounts for 7 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common (6 incidents) and counterfeiting/forgery accounting for 1 incident. Sex offenses also account for 7 incidents, with 5 classified as sex offenses and 2 as kidnapping/abduction. Robbery is the least frequent main category, with only 1 incident recorded.
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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 Bamberg, 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 Bamberg, 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.
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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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