Abbeville County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Abbeville County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,396 violent crimes and 1,849 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.9 per 100k residents, which is 48.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.3 per 100k, 36.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,396 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,849 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents596 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,089 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.9 | A | 1396 | 106.2 | -48.3% |
| Property Crime | 104.3 | A | 1849 | 163.6 | -36.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 52 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.5 | A | 372 | 22.3 | -93.2% |
| Burglary | 37.1 | D | 596 | 24.0 | +54.5% |
| Larceny | 64.1 | A | 1089 | 116.4 | -44.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 142 | 22.2 | -86.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Abbeville County Sheriff's Office
Abbeville Police Department
Abbeville, SC
Calhoun Falls Police Department
Calhoun Falls, SC
Due West Police Department
Due West, SC