2024 reported data

Is Sumter, SC safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Sumter using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 37.07 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population43,058Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses1,596NIBRS offense records
TrendIncreasing2021,2022,2023,2024
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Short answer

Sumter reported 37.07 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #19 by highest rate among 60 validated SC city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 14.6% from 2021 to 2024.

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Trend

Increasing

Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 14.6% from 2021 to 2024.

+14.6%
2021
32.34
2022
32.57
2023
39.18
2024
37.07

Offense mix

Burglary
147
Larceny/theft
1,239
Motor vehicle theft
206
Arson
4

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Practical security context

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Quick questions

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Is Sumter, SC safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Sumter is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 37.07 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Sumter?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Sumter compare with other validated SC city candidates?

Among 60 validated SC city candidates, Sumter ranks #19 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 29.70 per 1,000 residents.

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