Clearwater, SC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

16%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Clearwater crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Clearwater crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Clearwater crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Clearwater crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Clearwater_{/100k people}	South Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,442 (estimate)	2,800	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	11.2	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.2	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	40.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	401.3	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	428 (estimate)	491	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	352.7	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,706.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	249.2	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,013 (estimate)	2,308	1,954

Clearwater crime map

The Clearwater crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Clearwater as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Clearwater crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Clearwater crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Clearwater crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Clearwater are 16% higher than the national average
In Clearwater you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Clearwater is safer than 23% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Clearwater has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Clearwater

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Clearwater is 1 in 234

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Clearwater is 1 in 50

The chance of being a victim of crime in Clearwater is 1 in 41

Year Over Year Crime In Clearwater (per 100,000 people)

Clearwater police department

Item	Clearwater	South Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,812	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	5.1	3.3

Sex offenders in South Carolina

State	Total offenders	South Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
South Carolina	15,193	377	266

There are a total of 15,193 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 377 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 42% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Burnettown, SC	2,731	189	534	723
Jackson, SC	2,111	213	1,001	1,214
Evans, GA	38,443	231	1,064	1,295
Warrenville, SC	740	238	1,117	1,355
Graniteville, SC	2,566	252	1,186	1,438
New Ellenton, SC	2,159	253	1,187	1,440
Langley, SC	2,179	254	1,194	1,447
Clearwater, SC	4,060	428	2,013	2,442

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dannemora, NY	4,060	446	1,789	2,235
Boyertown, PA	4,061	204	1,077	1,281
San Castle, FL	4,061	245	1,480	1,725
San Diego, TX	4,062	444	2,362	2,806
Livingston, TN	4,058	297	1,359	1,656
Clearwater, SC	4,060	428	2,013	2,442

Source: The Clearwater, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.