Summerton, South Carolina Crime Rate

2 years of data (2022–2024) · Population: 782

Key Insights

  • →Summerton has a safety grade of F- with a violent crime rate of 2813.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 271.8% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 0% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.36 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
2813.3
+271.8% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
7800.5
61 total
vs National Avg
↑ 683%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 22

Murder0
Rape0
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault21

Property Crime: 61

Burglary16
Larceny-Theft45
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
2024782222813.30617800.5
20227936756.60475926.9

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

F-
Safety Grade for Summerton

Based on violent crime rate of 2813.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Tellico Plains, Tennessee →Parkin, Arkansas →Elkton, Michigan →Jonesburg, Missouri →Lewisburg, Kentucky →

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.

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Related Analysis

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