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Cayce, SC has safety grade C, a population of about 13,964, an overall crime rate near 623 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 Cayce, SC is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Cayce, SC for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Cayce, SC Crime Rate and Safety Report

Cayce, SC crime snapshot: safety grade C, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

C

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

3.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

3.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

87

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Cayce, 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

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (47.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 87 incidents suggests Cayce maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Cayce demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/27/2026

Cayce, SC Crime Analysis

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4512655, a total of 87 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category, accounting for 39 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent (15 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (11 incidents) and Stolen Property Offenses (9 incidents). Burglary/Breaking & Entering and Motor Vehicle Theft are less frequent, with 3 and 1 incidents, respectively. Assault is the second most prevalent crime category, with 39 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Robbery and Homicide are relatively rare, each with only 1 incident. Sex Offenses account for 3 incidents, including two instances of Kidnapping/Abduction and one Sex Offense. The "others" category includes 4 Fraud Offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US4512655" corresponds to a specific location, and knowing the city and state associated with this GEOID is crucial. Furthermore, data on the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes would allow for a more detailed and contextualized understanding of the crime situation in this area. Without this additional information, the analysis is limited to the raw counts and proportions of different crime categories.

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Safest Zip Codes
3
29170
#1
Lexington County Area
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Safety
27.8
Per 1K
28
Total Crimes

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29172
#2
Lexington County Area
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Safety
34.7
Per 1K
35
Total Crimes

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29033
#3
Lexington County Area
0
Safety
38.1
Per 1K
38
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
3
29033
#1
Lexington County Area
0
Safety
38.1
Per 1K
38
Total Crimes
29172
#2
Lexington County Area
0
Safety
34.7
Per 1K
35
Total Crimes
29170
#3
Lexington County Area
0
Safety
27.8
Per 1K
28
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Cayce, SC

PulseReal currently grades Cayce, SC as C. The population used for these rates is 13,964. The overall crime rate on this page is about 623 per 100,000 residents.

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 Cayce, SC.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for Cayce, SC and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

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