South Carolina Crime Statistics and Rates Report (SC)

South Carolina crime statistics indicate a total upward trend in crime based on data from 10 years when violent crime was increasing and property crime was increasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in South Carolina for 2012 is expected to be higher than in 2009 when the state violent crime rate was higher than the national violent crime rate average by 87.43% and the state property crime rate was higher than the national property crime rate average by 45.47%.

South Carolina Property Crime South Carolina Violent Crime
2009 Crime (Actual Data)Incidents
Aggravated Assault22,962
ArsonN/A
Burglary45,282
Forcible Rape1,612
Larceny and Theft118,521
Motor Vehicle Theft13,566
Murder and Manslaughter287
Robbery5,735
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)207,965
Property Crime177,369
Violent Crime30,596

State versus National Crime Comparison

South Carolina Property Crime vs. National Comparison South Carolina Violent Crime vs. National Comparison
Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.

South Carolina crime rates by city (Large cities)

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South Carolina crime rates by city (Small cities)

Abbeville, SC Crime Gaffney, SC Crime Orangeburg, SC Crime
Aiken, SC Crime Georgetown, SC Crime Pacolet, SC Crime
Allendale, SC Crime Goose Creek, SC Crime Pageland, SC Crime
Anderson, SC Crime Great Falls, SC Crime Pamplico, SC Crime
Andrews, SC Crime Greenville, SC Crime Pelion, SC Crime
Aynor, SC Crime Greenwood, SC Crime Pickens, SC Crime
Bamberg, SC Crime Hampton, SC Crime Pine Ridge, SC Crime
Barnwell, SC Crime Hanahan, SC Crime Port Royal, SC Crime
Batesburg-Leesville, SC Crime Hardeeville, SC Crime Prosperity, SC Crime
Beaufort, SC Crime Harleyville, SC Crime Ridgeland, SC Crime
Belton, SC Crime Hemingway, SC Crime Rock Hill, SC Crime
Bennettsville, SC Crime Holly Hill, SC Crime Salley, SC Crime
Bishopville, SC Crime Honea Path, SC Crime Saluda, SC Crime
Blacksburg, SC Crime Inman, SC Crime Santee, SC Crime
Blackville, SC Crime Irmo, SC Crime Scranton, SC Crime
Bluffton, SC Crime Isle of Palms, SC Crime Simpsonville, SC Crime
Burnettown, SC Crime Iva, SC Crime Society Hill, SC Crime
Calhoun Falls, SC Crime Jackson, SC Crime South Congaree, SC Crime
Camden, SC Crime Johnsonville, SC Crime Spartanburg, SC Crime
Cayce, SC Crime Johnston, SC Crime Springdale, SC Crime
Central, SC Crime Jonesville, SC Crime St. George, SC Crime
Chapin, SC Crime Kingstree, SC Crime St. Matthews, SC Crime
Cheraw, SC Crime Lake City, SC Crime St. Stephen, SC Crime
Chesnee, SC Crime Lake View, SC Crime Sullivans Island, SC Crime
Chester, SC Crime Lamar, SC Crime Summerton, SC Crime
Chesterfield, SC Crime Lancaster, SC Crime Summerville, SC Crime
Clemson, SC Crime Landrum, SC Crime Sumter, SC Crime
Clinton, SC Crime Latta, SC Crime Surfside Beach, SC Crime
Clio, SC Crime Laurens, SC Crime Swansea, SC Crime
Clover, SC Crime Lexington, SC Crime Tega Cay, SC Crime
Conway, SC Crime Liberty, SC Crime Timmonsville, SC Crime
Cottageville, SC Crime Lyman, SC Crime Travelers Rest, SC Crime
Coward, SC Crime Lynchburg, SC Crime Turbeville, SC Crime
Cowpens, SC Crime Manning, SC Crime Union, SC Crime
Darlington, SC Crime Marion, SC Crime Wagener, SC Crime
Denmark, SC Crime Mauldin, SC Crime Walhalla, SC Crime
Dillon, SC Crime McColl, SC Crime Walterboro, SC Crime
Due West, SC Crime McCormick, SC Crime Wellford, SC Crime
Duncan, SC Crime Moncks Corner, SC Crime West Columbia, SC Crime
Edgefield, SC Crime Mount Pleasant, SC Crime West Union, SC Crime
Edisto Beach, SC Crime Mullins, SC Crime Westminster, SC Crime
Elgin, SC Crime Myrtle Beach, SC Crime Whitmire, SC Crime
Fairfax, SC Crime New Ellenton, SC Crime Williamston, SC Crime
Florence, SC Crime Newberry, SC Crime Williston, SC Crime
Folly Beach, SC Crime Ninety Six, SC Crime Winnsboro, SC Crime
Forest Acres, SC Crime North, SC Crime Woodruff, SC Crime
Fort Lawn, SC Crime North Augusta, SC Crime Yemassee, SC Crime
Fort Mill, SC Crime North Charleston, SC Crime York, SC Crime
Fountain Inn, SC Crime
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