The crime rate in Orangeburg, SC Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 32.24 per 1,000 residents, compared to the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Orangeburg is 52.61 per 1,000 residents, while the national average is 35.4. This means that residents of Orangeburg are at a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes compared to the rest of the country. This may be attributed to various factors such as poverty, drug activity, and a high population density. It is important for the community and law enforcement to work together to address and reduce the crime rates in Orangeburg, creating a safer and more secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Orangeburg Metro Area violent crime is 32.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Orangeburg Metro Area property crime is 52.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Orangeburg, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Summerville, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Summerville, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.