Anderson County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anderson County in SC is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,015 violent crimes and 10,648 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.7 per 100k residents, which is -16.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 273.3 per 100k, +67.1% above 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 Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,015 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,035 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate273.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,648 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,438 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate248.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,257 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.7 | B | 5015 | 106.2 | -16.5% |
| Property Crime | 273.3 | F | 10648 | 163.6 | +67.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 124 | 3.5 | +61.1% |
| Robbery | 5.1 | B | 96 | 5.8 | -12.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.7 | A | 1035 | 22.3 | -43.0% |
| Burglary | 15.6 | A | 1438 | 24.0 | -35.1% |
| Larceny | 248.8 | F | 8257 | 116.4 | +113.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 879 | 22.2 | -67.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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