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

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- Gainesville has 13% less violent crime than Sumter.
- Gainesville has 17% less property crime than Sumter.
 Sumter, SCGainesville, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock35.422.7
 Property Crime63.5  Unlock35.4

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

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

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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

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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

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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 Sumter, South CarolinaCrime Index
 Foreston, SC 
 North Santee, SC 
 Wyboo, SC 
 Stateburg, SC31.45
 Oswego, SC36.75
 Mayesville, SC39.6
 Wedgefield, SC42.2
 Rembert, SC42.25
 Cane Savannah, SC44.75
 Privateer, SC47.85

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