Richland County, located in South Carolina, has been grappling with high levels of crime in recent years. According to the most recent data, the county has a violent crime rate of 40.2, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in Richland County is also a major issue, with a rate of 68 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high crime rates are a cause for concern for both residents and law enforcement in the county. Efforts are being made to address and decrease the crime rates in Richland County and ensure the safety of its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Richland County violent crime is 40.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Richland County property crime is 68.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Richland, 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.