2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Sumter, SC vs Palatka, FL

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Highlights
- Palatka has 2% less violent crime than Sumter.
- Palatka has 21% more property crime than Sumter.
 Sumter, SCPalatka, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock39.722.7
 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 7 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 15 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 Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  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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