Lancaster, SC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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242%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

196%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

251%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lancaster_{/100k people}	South Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	674	n/a (estimate)	7,243	2,403	2,119
Murder	4	n/a	43.0	7.5	5.0
Rape	7	n/a	75.2	37.1	37.5
Robbery	6	n/a	64.5	35.1	60.6
Assault	82	n/a	881.2	357.1	256.1
Violent crime	99	n/a (estimate)	1,064	437	359
Burglary	65	n/a	698.5	282.4	229.2
Theft	485	n/a	5,212.3	1,468.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	25	n/a	268.7	215.1	258.8
Property crime	575	n/a (estimate)	6,179	1,966	1,760

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Lancaster crime map

The Lancaster crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lancaster as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Lancaster crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lancaster crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Lancaster crime rates are 242% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Lancaster are 196% higher than the national average
In Lancaster you have a 1 in 14 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lancaster is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lancaster has increased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Lancaster (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Lancaster, SC per 100,000 people. In Lancaster, the total number of daily crimes is 3.01 times more than the South Carolina average and 3.42 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Lancaster is 2.44 times more than the South Carolina average and 2.96 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Lancaster has a daily crime rate that is 3.14 times more than the South Carolina average and 3.51 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Lancaster (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in South Carolina and all other cities across the US, is Lancaster safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Lancaster is safer than 53% of other cities in the state of South Carolina. In addition, Lancaster is safer than 15% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all South Carolina and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Lancaster. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Lancaster is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lancaster

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lancaster is 1 in 94

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lancaster is 1 in 17

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lancaster is 1 in 14

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Lancaster, South Carolina? If you reside in Lancaster, then there is a 1 in 94 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 17. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 14 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Lancaster.

Year Over Year Crime In Lancaster (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Lancaster is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Lancaster has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 43% in Lancaster, while property crimes in Lancaster have increased by 5%. Total crime has increased by 10% year over year.

Lancaster police department

Item	Lancaster	South Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	46	5,812	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	5.1	3.3

Sex offenders in South Carolina

State	Total offenders	South Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
South Carolina	15,193	377	266

There are a total of 15,193 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 377 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 42% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Waxhaw, NC	16,165	59	423	481
Elgin town, SC	1,525	162	728	890
Kershaw, SC	1,765	173	780	954
Lesslie, SC	3,185	179	805	984
Irwin, SC	1,308	196	882	1,078
Great Falls, SC	1,806	222	998	1,220
JAARS, NC	1,090	211	1,105	1,316
Lancaster, SC	9,187	1,064	6,179	7,243

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Taft, CA	9,189	471	2,705	3,176
Fruitland Park, FL	9,185	157	835	992
Belgrade, MT	9,184	341	1,153	1,494
Lenoir City, TN	9,191	348	1,603	1,951
Washington Terrace, UT	9,181	204	1,253	1,457
Lancaster, SC	9,187	1,064	6,179	7,243

Source: The Lancaster, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.