Anderson County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anderson County in SC is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,845 violent crimes and 31,759 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.1 per 100k residents, which is 9.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 262.6 per 100k, 60.5% above 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 CAnnual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,845 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents554 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents334 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,953 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate262.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents31,759 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate233.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,851 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,618 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.1 | C | 18845 | 106.2 | -9.5% |
| Property Crime | 262.6 | F | 31759 | 163.6 | +60.5% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 74 | 0.5 | -67.3% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 554 | 3.5 | +45.4% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 334 | 5.8 | -20.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.7 | A | 3953 | 22.3 | -38.2% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 5115 | 24.0 | -24.5% |
| Larceny | 233.8 | F | 22851 | 116.4 | +100.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.2 | A | 3618 | 22.2 | -58.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Anderson Police Department
Anderson, SC
Belton Police Department
Belton, SC
Pendleton Police Department
Pendleton, SC
Williamston Police Department
Williamston, SC
Iva Police Department
Iva, SC
West Pelzer Police Department
West Pelzer, SC