Lexington, SC Crime


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Lexington, SC has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, with a current violent crime rate of 19.9 compared to the US average of 22.7 and a property crime rate of 45 compared to the US average of 35.4. However, despite these improvements, there is still a concerning level of crime in the town. The community has been working to address this issue through various initiatives and partnerships with law enforcement. This includes increased neighborhood watch programs and community outreach efforts to educate residents on crime prevention and safety measures. While there is still progress to be made, the efforts of the town of Lexington and its residents show a strong determination to combat crime and create a safer community for all.

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

Lexington violent crime is 19.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Lexington property crime is 45.0. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lexington, 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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Springdale town (Lexington County), SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
South Congaree, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
West Columbia, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Irmo, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Pine Ridge town (Lexington County), SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92016
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Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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West Columbia, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Irmo, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Cayce, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Forest Acres, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
Newberry, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock292019

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Reviews for Lexington
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Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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