{"id":17355,"date":"2013-09-10T03:15:07","date_gmt":"2013-09-10T10:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=17355"},"modified":"2013-09-10T03:15:07","modified_gmt":"2013-09-10T10:15:07","slug":"the-10-safest-cities-in-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/the-10-safest-cities-in-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Safest Cities in South Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Carolina<\/a>, the Palmetto State, is in the Southeast United States and it\u2019s the 24th most populous state in the country. Home to such cities as Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina features some beautiful historic architecture, and has a diverse economy. What is South Carolina like as a place to live? Well in terms of crime, the South Carolina crime index is 85 percent higher than the national average, and that\u2019s slightly worrying. We\u2019ve ranked the top 10 largest cities in order of their crime and safety level.<\/p>\n

1. Mount Pleasant, SC<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nMount Pleasant<\/a> is ranked as the safest large city in South Carolina. The crime index here is an impressive 65 percent lower than the state average at 2028, though remember, South Carolina overall has a higher crime index than many other states so you need to put these figures into perspective before considering making the move to Mount Pleasant! Either way, it\u2019s close to all the amenities of Charleston yet has a small town feel.<\/p>\n

2. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nThe second safest city in South Carolina is Hilton Head Island, and yes, you guessed correctly, it is on an island! With its 12 miles of beachfront this is a popular vacation destination, but it\u2019s also popular with year-rounders too. The crime index is 2522, and that\u2019s 56 percent below the state average.<\/p>\n

3. Charleston<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nCharleston<\/a> has the distinction of being the oldest city in South Carolina. It\u2019s also the second largest, and the third safest city in the state with a crime index of 3,418 which is 41 percent below the South Carolina average. Founded in 1670 Charleston is the place to live if you like history!<\/p>\n

4. Summerville<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nWith a population around 44,000 Summerville is a relatively small town and it\u2019s the fourth safest place to live in South Carolina. The crime index is 40 percent below state average, at 3,459. Summerville is known for its pine trees and annual Flowertown festival.<\/p>\n

5. Columbia, SC<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nSouth Carolina\u2019s capital and largest city is Columbia. Set in the heart of the state, Columbia is home to around 130,000 so compared to most state\u2019s largest cities it\u2019s really quite small. Maybe this is why the crime index isn\u2019t as high as you might expect \u2013 it\u2019s 14 percent below the state average, at 4,991.<\/p>\n

6. Rock Hill<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nThe Gateway to South Carolina, Rock Hill<\/a> is actually within the Charlotte metro area. It\u2019s the fourth largest city in South Carolina, and the sixth safest city in the state \u2013 the crime index is 5,089, and that\u2019s 12 percent below the state average.<\/p>\n

7. North Charleston<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nNorth Charleston<\/a> is the third largest city in South Carolina, with a population around 100,000. It\u2019s one of the major industrial and retail centers for the state, and, as the name suggests, it\u2019s set just north of Charleston itself. North Charleston is the seventh safest city in South Carolina, and the crime index is 8 percent above state average.<\/p>\n

8. Sumter, SC<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nSource: Flickr user aaphotog
\nSumter\u2019s crime index is 12 percent above the South Carolina average, which doesn\u2019t sound so bad, yet Sumter is actually among the nation\u2019s most dangerous cities for violent crimes. The crime index is 6,576 for this smallish city of around 40,500 people.<\/p>\n

9. Greenville<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nSet in upstate South Carolina, the city of Greenville is home to around 60,000 people making this the sixth largest city in the state. Greenville has been ranked as one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., though it\u2019s not without its problems \u2013 the crime index is 6,736, and that\u2019s 15 percent above state average.<\/p>\n

10. Spartanburg<\/h2>\n

\"Safest
\nThe most dangerous city in South Carolina is Spartanburg. In fact, this city in upstate South Carolina is actually ranked the twelfth most dangerous in the country, so this isn\u2019t a good place to live if you\u2019re worried about crime. The crime index is 60 percent above the state average, at 9,382.
\nImages Source: Wikipedia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

South Carolina, the Palmetto State, is in the Southeast United States and it\u2019s the 24th most populous state in the country. Home to such cities as Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina features some beautiful historic architecture, and has a diverse economy. What is South Carolina like as a place to live? Well in terms of crime, the South Carolina crime index is 85 percent higher than the national average, and that\u2019s slightly worrying. We\u2019ve ranked the top 10 largest cities in order of their crime and safety level. 1. 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