The safest neighborhoods in Columbia, SC
Ranked from the 50 Columbia areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Arcadia Lakes· ColumbiaViolent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below state and national benchmarks93Go
- 2Central Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaViolent and property crime rates remain significantly lower than state and national averages91Go
- 3Northwest Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaViolent and property crime rates are significantly below both state and national averages91Go
- 4Lake Katherine· ColumbiaViolent crime rates are negligible and well below city and national averages.91Go
- 5Heathwood· ColumbiaExceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to Columbia citywide averages91Go
- 6North Blythewood· ColumbiaSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to greater Columbia and national averages90Go
- 7Central Blythewood· ColumbiaViolent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the entire Midlands region.90Go
- 8Hollywood-Rose Hill· ColumbiaViolent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to the Columbia citywide average.89Go
- 9Northwest Dutch Fork· ColumbiaViolent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below both state and national averages.88Go
- 10Wales Garden· ColumbiaSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Columbia city benchmarks.88Go
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.