2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Florence, SC vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 28% less violent crime than Florence.
- Gainesville has 45% less property crime than Florence.
 Florence, SCGainesville, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock35.422.7
 Property Crime95.1  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Florence, South CarolinaCrime Index
 Dovesville, SC 
 Danwood, SC 
 Pine Ridge CDP (Darlington County), SC 
 Quinby, SC7.5
 Scranton, SC11.95
 Society Hill, SC14.45
 Johnsonville, SC18.7
 Coward, SC20.2
 Pamplico, SC23.15
 Olanta, SC25.35

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