Neighborhood Crime Report
Martin Luther King
Columbia, SC
D+

Crime Score

Above average crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 186
86% above avg
Robbery 186
86% above avg
Burglary 171
71% above avg
Vehicle Theft 189
89% above avg
Full Crime Statistics
Demographics
$148,607
Average Home
$29,222
Average Income
1,311
Population
39.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Crime Level
Low High
Martin Luther King Details

Martin Luther King, Columbia Crime Information

Columbia, SC neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

D+

Martin Luther King

Columbia, SC

Crime Score: D+ – Above average crime

Updated today at 5:13pm
Low High
1,311
Population
$29,222
Median Income
$148,607
Median Home Value
39.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 186
Robbery 186
Burglary 171
Larceny/Theft 0
Vehicle Theft 189

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$148,607
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
29.9%
Renter Occupied
70.1%

Cost of Living

10% lower than national average
🏠 Housing avg
🛒 Food & Groceries -10%
🚗 Transportation -10%
🏥 Healthcare -16%
💡 Utilities +9%

Demographics

Education Level

24.7%
High School+
12.5%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
39.4%
Black/African American
54.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
3.5%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
56° / 34°F
Summer (Jul)
92° / 70°F
🌧️
47.8"
Annual Rain
❄️
2.0"
Annual Snow

About Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King is a neighborhood located in Columbia, SC. With a crime score of D+, this area has above average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 1,311 residents with a median household income of $29,222.

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities