Lyman, South Carolina Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 6,886
Key Insights
- →Lyman has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 203.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 1255.3% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 39% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.27 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
203.3
+1255.3% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
755.2
52 total
vs National Avg
↓ -43%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 14
Murder0
Rape2
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault12
Property Crime: 52
Burglary3
Larceny-Theft47
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,886 | 14 | 203.3 | 0 | 52 | 755.2 |
| 2023 | 6,665 | 1 | 15.0 | 0 | 73 | 1095.3 |
| 2022 | 6,437 | 17 | 264.1 | 0 | 53 | 823.4 |
| 2020 | 3,768 | 15 | 398.1 | 0 | 75 | 1990.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
B
Safety Grade for Lyman
Based on violent crime rate of 203.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 39% 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.