2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Florence, SC vs Sumter, SC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Sumter has 17% less violent crime than Florence.
- Sumter has 33% less property crime than Florence.
 Florence, SCSumter, SCUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock40.622.7
 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Florence

Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sumter

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

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.