Blythewood, South Carolina, a small town located in Richland County, is unfortunately no stranger to crime. According to recent statistics, the rate of violent crime in Blythewood is slightly lower than the national average at 22.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. However, this is still a concerning number for residents and law enforcement alike. As for property crime, Blythewood has a higher than average rate of 42.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, surpassing the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. As a resident of this town, it is important to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to ensure personal and community safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Blythewood violent crime is 22.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Blythewood property crime is 42.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Blythewood, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ridgeway, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ridgeway, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.