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Accessing public records in West Columbia, SC

West Columbia is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Lexington County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Lexington County Sheriff's Office and West Columbia Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Columbia, Orangeburg and Newberry.

The below state agencies will also hold records for West Columbia residents.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC): Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

South Carolina Judicial Department: Provides access to court records, including civil, criminal, probate, and family court documents. Each county has its Clerk of Court's office where these records are typically maintained.

South Carolina Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.

South Carolina Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

South Carolina Department of Archives and History: Houses historical records, manuscripts, and other materials relevant to the history of South Carolina and its residents.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Lexington County include Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Midlands Technical College, Lexington County Medical Center, State Transport Police: Lexington County, Atlantic Railways, Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control:, Forestry Commission: Lexington County, Department of Natural Resources: Lexington County and Highway Patrol: Lexington County.

Complete public record stats in West Columbia, SC

Crime rates in West Columbia, SC

Primary law enforecment agencies in West Columbia

Name Type County City
Lexington County Sheriff's Office County Lexington
West Columbia Police Department City Lexington West Columbia
On average, overall crime occurs 141% more than the national average and is solved 37% of the time. In West Columbia, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (5568.5 / 100k residents) which is 297% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 961.4 times per year. And the least common crime is Arson but is still committed 28% more than the national average. And is solved 50% of the time.

Reporting Agency: West Columbia Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 554.9 | Last Year Count: 103 | 5-Year Average Count: 95.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 52.19%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 107% higher than national rate.

+107%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 825.9 | Last Year Count: 129 | 5-Year Average Count: 142.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 49.37%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 117% higher than national rate.

+117%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 162.2 | Last Year Count: 19 | 5-Year Average Count: 28 | Solved (5yr ave): 48.57%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 100% higher than national rate.

+100%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 13.9 | Last Year Count: 1 | 5-Year Average Count: 2.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 50%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 28% higher than national rate.

+28%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 12.7 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 2.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 72.73%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 102% higher than national rate.

+102%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 661.5 | Last Year Count: 93 | 5-Year Average Count: 114.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.21%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 145% higher than national rate.

+145%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 622.1 | Last Year Count: 79 | 5-Year Average Count: 107.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 7.82%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 120% higher than national rate.

+120%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 5568.5 | Last Year Count: 799 | 5-Year Average Count: 961.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 21.18%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 297% higher than national rate.

+297%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 96.1 | Last Year Count: 4 | 5-Year Average Count: 16.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 31.33%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 140% higher than national rate.

+140%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 6852 | Last Year Count: 971 | 5-Year Average Count: 1183 | Solved (5yr ave): 19.68%
West Columbia's per capita rate is 251% higher than national rate.

+251%

Income distribution in West Columbia, SC

The household income level of $15,000 To $20,000 is 100% more common than the national average, making up 7.3% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -54% less common than the national average, making up 8% of the population in West Columbia.

Income Household Under $5,000 (West Columbia is -17.34% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (West Columbia is 56.58% higher than National Ave.)

3.8%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (West Columbia is -22.44% less than National Ave.)

3%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (West Columbia is 100.34% higher than National Ave.)

7.3%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (West Columbia is 71.95% higher than National Ave.)

6.6%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (West Columbia is 42.37% higher than National Ave.)

11.1%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (West Columbia is 55.11% higher than National Ave.)

16.8%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (West Columbia is 7.49% higher than National Ave.)

17.1%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (West Columbia is 12.74% higher than National Ave.)

13.7%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (West Columbia is -36.26% less than National Ave.)

10%

Income Household $150,000 Over (West Columbia is -54.49% less than National Ave.)

8%

Education levels in West Columbia, SC

Colleges in Lexington County

Name Type
Midlands Technical College University or College
The education level of Highschool is 12% more common than the national average, making up 27.4% of the population. And the education level of Stem Degree is -18% less common than the national average, making up 34.5% of the population in West Columbia.

Less Than Highschool (West Columbia is -11.57% less than National Ave.)

9.6%

Highschool (West Columbia is 12.44% higher than National Ave.)

27.4%

Some College (West Columbia is 4.35% higher than National Ave.)

28.3%

Bachelors (West Columbia is 5.3% higher than National Ave.)

21.6%

Graduate Degree (West Columbia is -1.27% less than National Ave.)

13.2%

College Or Above (West Columbia is 2.71% higher than National Ave.)

34.8%

Stem Degree (West Columbia is -18.83% less than National Ave.)

34.5%

Socioeconimics in West Columbia, SC

In West Columbia, the Widowed percent is 83% higher than the national average, making up 9.7% of the population. And Limited English percent is -50% lower than the national average, making up 2.6% of the population.

Married (West Columbia is -15.06% less than National Ave.)

37.9%

Divorced (West Columbia is 13.76% higher than National Ave.)

13.9%

Never Married (West Columbia is 12.62% higher than National Ave.)

38.4%

Widowed (West Columbia is 83.26% higher than National Ave.)

9.7%

Home Ownership (West Columbia is -3.23% less than National Ave.)

57.5%

Rent Burden (West Columbia is -8.24% less than National Ave.)

27.5%

Labor Force Participation (West Columbia is 3.54% higher than National Ave.)

64.6%

Unemployment Rate (West Columbia is -35.97% less than National Ave.)

3.6%

Disabled (West Columbia is 25.94% higher than National Ave.)

15.1%

Poverty (West Columbia is 5.92% higher than National Ave.)

13.3%

Limited English (West Columbia is -50.43% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Commute Time (West Columbia is -28.99% less than National Ave.)

18.3%

Health Uninsured (West Columbia is 52.05% higher than National Ave.)

12.5%

Demograhics in West Columbia, SC

White (West Columbia is 11.75% higher than National Ave.)

70.6%

Black (West Columbia is 44.17% higher than National Ave.)

18.3%

Hispanic (West Columbia is -52.05% less than National Ave.)

9.3%

Multiple (West Columbia is -15.91% less than National Ave.)

6%

Asian (West Columbia is -60.27% less than National Ave.)

2.5%

Other (West Columbia is -71.64% less than National Ave.)

1.7%

Native (West Columbia is -5.33% less than National Ave.)

0.7%

Pacific (West Columbia is -0.07% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Age distribution in West Columbia, SC

Age Under 10 (West Columbia is -16.49% less than National Ave.)

9.8%

Age 10 To 19 (West Columbia is -46.5% less than National Ave.)

6.8%

Age 20s (West Columbia is 49.5% higher than National Ave.)

20.4%

Age 30s (West Columbia is 3.97% higher than National Ave.)

13.9%

Age 40s (West Columbia is -19.32% less than National Ave.)

9.7%

Age 50s (West Columbia is 2.92% higher than National Ave.)

12.7%

Age 60s (West Columbia is 11.92% higher than National Ave.)

12.2%

Age 70s (West Columbia is 35.08% higher than National Ave.)

8.8%

Age Over 80 (West Columbia is 55.88% higher than National Ave.)

5.7%

General info in West Columbia, SC

County Name Lexington
Population 17,265
Population Proper 17,265
Density 748.5
Age Median 39.20 (West Columbia is 6.16% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 2.94 (West Columbia is -6.46% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 52.30 (West Columbia is 0.08% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 31,121.00 (West Columbia is -13.12% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 157,501.00 (West Columbia is -50.35% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 937.00 (West Columbia is -24.21% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 27.50 (West Columbia is -8.24% less than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in West Columbia and Lexington County

Name Type County City
Lexington County Sheriff's Office County Lexington
Lexington Police Department City Lexington Lexington
West Columbia Police Department City Lexington West Columbia
Chapin Police Department City Lexington Chapin
Pelion Police Department City Lexington Pelion
Pine Ridge Police Department City Lexington Pine Ridge
South Congaree Police Department City Lexington South Congaree
Springdale Police Department City Lexington Springdale
Swansea Police Department City Lexington Swansea
Columbia Metropolitan Airport Other Lexington
Gaston Police Department City Lexington Gaston
Midlands Technical College University or College Lexington
Lexington County Medical Center Other Lexington
State Transport Police: Lexington County Other State Agency Lexington
Atlantic Railways Other Lexington
Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control: Other State Agency Lexington
Forestry Commission: Lexington County Other State Agency Lexington
Department of Natural Resources: Lexington County Other State Agency Lexington
Highway Patrol: Lexington County State Police Lexington

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