The city of West Columbia, South Carolina, located in the 29172 zip code, has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 35.1, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of West Columbia are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is also slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 38.5 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. It is important for individuals living in West Columbia, SC to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the protection of their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Columbia (zip 29172) violent crime is 35.1. (The US average is 22.7)
West Columbia (zip 29172) property crime is 38.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West Columbia, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Pine Ridge town (Lexington County), South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pine Ridge town (Lexington County), South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.