Aiken County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Aiken County in SC is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,015 violent crimes and 18,842 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.8 per 100k residents, which is 14.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 126.8 per 100k, 22.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,015 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,343 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,842 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,397 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,060 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,304 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.8 | B | 13015 | 106.2 | -14.5% |
| Property Crime | 126.8 | B | 18842 | 163.6 | -22.5% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 92 | 0.5 | -36.4% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 350 | 3.5 | -71.9% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 295 | 5.8 | -81.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 2343 | 22.3 | -60.8% |
| Burglary | 6.1 | A | 3397 | 24.0 | -74.7% |
| Larceny | 106.2 | C | 13060 | 116.4 | -8.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.4 | A | 2304 | 22.2 | -35.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Aiken Police Department
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Salley Police Department
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