The crime rate in Gaston, SC is lower than the national average. The violent crime in Gaston, SC is 15.1 per 100,000 people compared to 22.7 per 100,000 people for the US as a whole. Similarly, property crime in Gaston is 50 per 100,000 people compared to 35.4 per 100,000 people for the nation as a whole. This indicates that Gaston is generally safer than many other cities and towns across the US. Despite this fact, residents should still take safety precautions and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gaston violent crime is 15.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Gaston property crime is 50.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.