Sumter, SC is a city with a higher than average rate of violent and property crime. The violent crime rate in Sumter, SC is 40.6, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Sumter, SC is 63.5, again higher than the US average of 35.4. Clearly, this suggests that Sumter has a greater problem with both violent and property crimes compared to the national average. As such, it is important for citizens and law enforcement to work together to reduce these crimes in order to make Sumter a safe place for all its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sumter violent crime is 40.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Sumter property crime is 63.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.