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Cheraw, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Cheraw Police Department serves the city of Cheraw, SC in Chesterfield County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,275 violent crimes and 1,619 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 302.2 per 100k residents, which is 184.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 463.3 per 100k, 183.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate302.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,275 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate463.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,619 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate40.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate402.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,306 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime302.2F1275106.2+184.5%
Property Crime463.3F1619163.6+183.2%
Aggravated Assault60.4F18222.3+171.6%
Burglary40.3F20524.0+67.7%
Larceny402.9F1306116.4+246.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.1C10322.2-9.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Chesterfield 12 miles
B 73.9
D 221.6
Violent: 75.6% lower
Property: 52.2% lower
Bennettsville 14 miles
F 183.4
F 397.4
Violent: 39.3% lower
Property: 14.2% lower
Mccoll 14 miles
F 199.8
F 449.6
Violent: 33.9% lower
Property: 3.0% lower
Clio 14 miles
F 170.7
C 170.7
Violent: 43.5% lower
Property: 63.2% lower
Mcbee 16 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A