The safest neighborhoods in Columbia, SC
Ranked from the 48 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.
- 1Northwest Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaSubstantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to Columbia metro averages88Go
- 2North Blythewood· ColumbiaSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Columbia metro averages86Go
- 3Central Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Columbia municipal average86Go
- 4Central Blythewood· ColumbiaViolent crime and property crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan Columbia benchmarks86Go
- 5Northwest Dutch Fork· ColumbiaViolent crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Columbia metropolitan area85Go
- 6North Pontiac· ColumbiaSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to Columbia's urban core80Go
- 7Central Irmo· ColumbiaViolent crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan Columbia averages80Go
- 8Central Horrell Hill· ColumbiaLow violent crime rates compared to urban Columbia80Go
- 9Central Pontiac· ColumbiaLower violent crime rates compared to Columbia's urban core78Go, stay aware
- 10Central Cayce· ColumbiaLower violent crime rates compared to the urban core across the Congaree River73Go, 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.