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2026 Compare Cities Crime:
St. Augustine, FL vs Surfside Beach, SC

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- Surfside Beach has 57% less violent crime than St. Augustine.
- Surfside Beach has 13% more property crime than St. Augustine.
 St. Augustine, FLSurfside Beach, SCUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.522.7
 Property Crime67.7  Unlock35.4

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

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Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews
Carol · Elkton, FL
Don't move here!!!
Over 2 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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William · Manitou Springs, CO
Losing Its Charm
Over 5 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Don · Saint Augustine, FL
Over crowded
Over 5 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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