South Carolina’s Most Dangerous Cities in 2024
South Carolina’s charm masks a darker reality, a recent report by Southwest Journal highlights 53 cities with over 5,000 residents surveyed for crime rates focusing on violence and property crime. Factors like drug activity and low employment rates contribute to the state’s above-average crime rates. Dillon’s WPDE reports frequent thefts, shootings, and daytime robberies and car thefts. Gunfire is a common occurrence, leading people to avoid certain streets for safety. Despite the pervasive fear, there’s still hope for a brighter future.
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South Carolina’s Most Dangerous Cities
Florence
Florence, situated in the heart of the Pee Dee region, contends with being the third most dangerous city facing rising crime rates and averaging just over one burglary per day highlighting the community’s battle against crime.
Darlington
Darlington is known for its rural charm and NASCAR races, grapples with an uptick in property crime earning it the title of the third most dangerous city in South Carolina with a concerning rate of 1,594 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
Orangeburg
Orangeburg, despite its nickname “The Garden City” and academic institutions and holds the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous city in South Carolina with a haunting past marked by the Orangeburg Massacre of 1968 and a staggering violent crime rate making safety a luxury amidst its charm.
