Lancaster, South Carolina Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 9,305
Key Insights
- →Lancaster has a safety grade of F- with a violent crime rate of 1063.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 42.9% from the previous year.
- →4 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 43.0 per 100K.
- →Safer than 2% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.17 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
1063.9
+42.9% YoY
Murder Rate
43.0
4 murders
Property Crime Rate
6179.5
575 total
vs National Avg
↑ 196%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 99
Murder4
Rape7
Robbery6
Aggravated Assault82
Property Crime: 575
Burglary65
Larceny-Theft485
Motor Vehicle Theft25
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,305 | 99 | 1063.9 | 4 | 575 | 6179.5 |
| 2023 | 8,997 | 67 | 744.7 | 2 | 527 | 5857.5 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F-
Safety Grade for Lancaster
Based on violent crime rate of 1063.9 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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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.