The safest neighborhoods in Clemson, SC
Ranked from the 9 Clemson areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Northeast Clemson· ClemsonViolent crime rates are among the lowest in upstate South Carolina.93Go
- 2Northwest Clemson· ClemsonViolent crime rates are well below state and national averages.92Go
- 3Southeast Clemson· ClemsonViolent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national benchmarks91Go
- 4East Clemson· ClemsonViolent crime rates are remarkably low, consistently well below national and state averages.91Go
- 5Clemson University· ClemsonDedicated 24/7 campus police presence (CUPD) alongside city law enforcement keeping violent crime extremely low91Go
- 6Calhoun· ClemsonExtremely low violent crime rate well below state and national benchmarks90Go
- 7Downtown Clemson· ClemsonViolent crime rates are remarkably low, with heavy municipal and university police presence.89Go
- 8Central· ClemsonViolent crime rates are substantially lower than national and South Carolina state averages86Go
- 9Seneca· ClemsonLow incidence of violent crime across tourist and lakefront areas75Go, stay aware
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.