The crime rate in 29172 West Columbia, SC is higher than the US average. The violent crime rate in this area is 35.1, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate of 38.5 is slightly above the US average of 35.4. Residents and visitors to this area should be sure to take extra precautions for their safety and security while they are there due to the elevated risk of criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Columbia (zip 29172) violent crime is 35.1. (The US average is 22.7)
West Columbia (zip 29172) property crime is 38.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West Columbia, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Pine Ridge town (Lexington County), South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pine Ridge town (Lexington County), South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.