Clemson, South Carolina Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 17,867
Key Insights
- →Clemson has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 162.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 52.8% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 46% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.08 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
162.3
+52.8% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1986.9
355 total
vs National Avg
↓ -55%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 29
Murder0
Rape12
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault15
Property Crime: 355
Burglary32
Larceny-Theft254
Motor Vehicle Theft69
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,867 | 29 | 162.3 | 0 | 355 | 1986.9 |
| 2023 | 17,893 | 19 | 106.2 | 1 | 352 | 1967.2 |
| 2022 | 18,174 | 41 | 225.6 | 0 | 354 | 1947.8 |
| 2021 | 18,220 | 34 | 186.6 | 0 | 383 | 2102.1 |
| 2020 | 17,951 | 26 | 144.8 | 0 | 359 | 1999.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Clemson
Based on violent crime rate of 162.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 46% of cities
Similar Cities
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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.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.