Aiken County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Aiken County in SC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,301 violent crimes and 7,070 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.3 per 100k residents, which is -20.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.2 per 100k, -25.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,301 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents757 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,070 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents654 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,918 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents474 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.3 | B | 4301 | 106.2 | -20.6% |
| Property Crime | 122.2 | B | 7070 | 163.6 | -25.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 85 | 3.5 | -75.2% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 135 | 5.8 | -92.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.2 | A | 757 | 22.3 | -72.0% |
| Burglary | 2.2 | A | 654 | 24.0 | -90.9% |
| Larceny | 106.4 | C | 5918 | 116.4 | -8.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 474 | 22.2 | -38.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Aiken Police Department
Aiken, SC
Burnettown Police Department
Burnettown, SC
Jackson Police Department
Jackson, SC
New Ellenton Police Department
New Ellenton, SC
Salley Police Department
Salley, SC
Wagener Police Department
Wagener, SC
Perry Police Department
Perry, SC