Georgetown, SC Crime


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Georgetown, SC has been struggling with high crime rates, particularly in the categories of violent crime and property crime. According to , the violent crime rate in Georgetown is 56.9, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Georgetown are at a higher risk of experiencing acts of violence, such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in Georgetown is also a concern, with a rate of 70.9, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft, which can greatly impact the safety and security of the community. These high crime rates in Georgetown are a source of concern for residents and local authorities, as efforts are being made to address and reduce crime in the area.

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

Georgetown violent crime is 56.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Georgetown property crime is 70.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Georgetown, SC Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Pawleys Island, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112018
Andrews, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172017
Jamestown, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019
Surfside Beach, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252018
Hemingway, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Pawleys Island, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112018
Andrews, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172017
Jamestown, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019
Surfside Beach, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252018
Hemingway, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019

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Reviews for Georgetown
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Over 15 years ago

Georgetown like many nice towns are ruined by the foul smell of these mills that not only polute the air but the water as well. Why there are not controls put on them  More

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Over 18 years ago

I don't live in Georgetown, but spent a few days there on vacation in the summer of 2006. I'd never want to live there because of the disgusting, nauseating smell that  More

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