Bowman, South Carolina Crime Rate

2 years of data (20202022) · Population: 766

Key Insights

  • Bowman has a safety grade of F- with a violent crime rate of 1174.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 388.7).
  • Violent crime rose 158.5% from the previous year.
  • 2 murders recorded in 2022 — a rate of 261.1 per 100K.
  • Crime trajectory: worsening — based on 2 years of data.
  • Safer than 2% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 1.00 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
1174.9
+158.5% YoY
Murder Rate
261.1
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
1174.9
9 total
vs National Avg
202%
National: 388.7

2022 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 9

Murder2
Rape0
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault6

Property Crime: 9

Burglary2
Larceny-Theft6
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202276691174.9291174.9
20208804454.50131477.3

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

F-
Safety Grade for Bowman

Based on violent crime rate of 1174.9 per 100K (national avg: 388.7)

Crime Trajectory
📉 Worsening
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 2% of cities

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.