2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Florence, SC vs Santa Maria, CA

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- Santa Maria has 48% less violent crime than Florence.
- Santa Maria has 59% less property crime than Florence.
 Florence, SCSanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock25.422.7
 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 Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  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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