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South Carolina On Surprising List Of Most Dangerous States

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This weekend my wife and I are driving with our son to his summer internship in Nantucket, Massachusetts.  Just in my head, I was thinking, “Okay, better be careful.  States like New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, etc. do things a little differently.  I need to keep a lookout.  THOSE places are dangerous ones to be in.  Come to find out, if I’m looking for peril, there’s not too many places more dangerous than right here in South Carolina!

WHAT?!  Not only that, but the states that were on my awareness list, as well as others like California, aren’t even in the top ten in terms of danger.  So what does “danger” actually mean?  Here’s the scoop according to Forbes.  The FBI gathers information from law enforcement agencies across the country, calculating crime cases per 100,000 people to determine the most dangerous states. When the numbers come together, they can help form a clearer picture of where and what kinds of criminal activity occur. Keep in mind, however, that numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Crime is a sociological phenomenon, and statistics don’t consider the influences of numerous economic and social issues.

So how does the Palmetto State end up on this dubious list?  According to Forbes it’s a case of things improving in South Carolina, just not enough.  Violent crimes HAVE decreased over the past decade, but a six-year high was reached in 2019 with more than 500 out of every 100,000 people experiencing violent crime (with a significant increase in homicide).  Also, South Carolina has a high rate of assaults and higher-than-average poverty rates.

Here is Forbes list of the 10 Most Dangerous States.

10.  Arizona
9.  Nevada
8.  Missouri
7.  Alabama
6.  South Carolina
5.  Louisiana
4.  Arkansas
3.  Tennessee
2.  New Mexico
1.  Alaska

Would you have guess than more than half of the most dangerous states in America are in the south?  And how about Alaska coming in at number 1?  Alaska?  Really?!  Learn something new every day.

Recent Reports Say This is The Most Dangerous City in South Carolina

There are certain places in certain states that you just know where to stay away from.  According to NIBRS, violent crime in the United States is most likely to be committed in urban areas.  Violent crime is made up of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and murder. Of course, it seems like a given, duh.

Population U is giving us a glimpse of the most dangerous cities in South Carolina. Living in a safer area can be one of the most important things for you. Do you know which cities are the most dangerous for South Carolina? Here is a list of the top 5 most dangerous cities in the state of South Carolina.  This top 5 list was comprised of the number of violent crimes reported between the years of 2019-2022 per 1,000 residents, with data from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Check out the full list here and see what you think. But check out which South Carolina city is No. 1 below.

 

  • 5. Hartsville, South Carolina

    Hartsville’s crime rate per 1,000 residents was listed as 50.58 per 1,000 persons making it the 5th most dangerous city in the state. The population of Hartsville is 7,454 and in 2021 there were 377 violent crimes.

  • 4. Cayce, South Carolina

    Cayce’s crime rate per 1,000 residents is 52.46 which comes in as the 4th most dangerous city in the state. The population of Cayce is roughly 14,088 people in the area. In 2021, there were 739 violent crimes took place in the state.

  • 3. Clinton, South Carolina

    Clinton’s crime rate per 1,000 is 54.17 which ranks it as the 3rd most dangerous city in the state. The population in Clinton is 8,288 people. In 2021, there were 449 violent crimes in the state. Clinton is in the Laurens County area of South Carolina.

  • 2. Darlington, South Carolina

    Darlington’s crime rate per 1,000 residents is 57.55 which makes it the 2nd most dangerous in the state. As we’re getting closer to No. 1 we can see who is coming next. The population of Darlington is about 5,856 people. In 2021, there was a total of 337 violent crimes.

     

  • 1. Orangeburg, South Carolina

    Coming in at No. 1 on the list! Orangeburg, South Carolina is the most dangerous city in South Carolina because is crime rate per 1,000 residents is listed at 61.86. The population in Orangeburg is 12,335 people. In 2021, there were over 750 violent crimes. Guess we see why this city made the list and took home the No. 1 spot.

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.

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