St. George, South Carolina Crime Rate
2 years of data (2022–2024) · Population: 1,833
Key Insights
- →St. George has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 872.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 29.1% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 54.6 per 100K.
- →Safer than 4% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.19 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
872.9
+29.1% YoY
Murder Rate
54.6
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
4691.8
86 total
vs National Avg
↑ 143%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 16
Murder1
Rape0
Robbery5
Aggravated Assault10
Property Crime: 86
Burglary9
Larceny-Theft64
Motor Vehicle Theft13
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,833 | 16 | 872.9 | 1 | 86 | 4691.8 |
| 2022 | 1,774 | 12 | 676.4 | 0 | 76 | 4284.1 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F
Safety Grade for St. George
Based on violent crime rate of 872.9 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.