Sumter, SC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 14.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (65.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 845 total incidents, Sumter shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Sumter demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4570405, a total of 845 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 551 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent (415 incidents), followed by stolen property offenses (45 incidents), destruction/damage/vandalism of property (47 incidents), and burglary/breaking & entering (30 incidents). Motor vehicle theft accounts for a smaller portion, with 14 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 244 incidents. It's noteworthy that the sub-categories list "Assault Offenses" twice, with counts of 1 and 243, suggesting a possible data entry issue or different classifications within assault offenses. Other crime categories include robbery (9 incidents), homicide (9 incidents), and sex offenses (8 incidents). Robbery is exclusively classified as "Robbery." Homicide is classified as "Homicide Offenses." Sex offenses are further divided into "Sex Offenses" (3 incidents), "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (2 incidents), and "Kidnapping/Abduction" (3 incidents). The "others" category encompasses 24 incidents, including fraud offenses (9 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (7 incidents), embezzlement (4 incidents), and arson (4 incidents). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US4570405, its population, median income, and crime rate per 100k. This information would allow for a calculation of the violent and property crime rates, a safety score and grade, and a comparison to national averages. Furthermore, crime map data and zip code information would provide a more granular understanding of crime distribution within the area.
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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 Sumter, 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 Sumter, SC and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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