Aiken, SC Crime


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The city of Aiken, South Carolina has been facing a concerning rise in crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Aiken is 28.3, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Aiken are at a greater risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in Aiken is also significantly higher than the national average, at 72.3 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming crime rates paint a worrying picture for the safety and security of the community. As a result, local authorities and law enforcement agencies have been working tirelessly to address the issue and make Aiken a safer place for its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Aiken violent crime is 28.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Aiken property crime is 72.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Aiken, SC Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Burnettown, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
New Ellenton, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
North Augusta, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Jackson, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
Williston, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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North Augusta, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Grovetown, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019
Lexington, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock432019
West Columbia, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock482019
Cayce, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock492019

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I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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