The crime rate in the Spartanburg, SC Metro Area has been a cause for concern in recent years. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 23.3, slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime, which includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft, is also higher than the national average at 40.6. This has led to a sense of unease and fear among residents and has prompted local law enforcement to increase their efforts in preventing and solving crimes. However, the community is working together to address these issues and make the Spartanburg area a safer place for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Spartanburg Metro Area violent crime is 23.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Spartanburg Metro Area property crime is 40.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Spartanburg, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Columbia, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Columbia, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.