Bamberg County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bamberg County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,032 violent crimes and 1,183 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 271.4 per 100k residents, which is +155.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 315.5 per 100k, +92.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate271.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,032 (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 FAnnual Rate101.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate315.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,183 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate293.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents802 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 271.4 | F | 1032 | 106.2 | +155.6% |
| Property Crime | 315.5 | F | 1183 | 163.6 | +92.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 15 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 101.8 | F | 250 | 22.3 | +357.6% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 303 | 24.0 | -52.7% |
| Larceny | 293.2 | F | 802 | 116.4 | +152.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 73 | 22.2 | -50.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bamberg Police Department
Bamberg, SC
Denmark Police Department
Denmark, SC
Ehrhardt Police Department
Ehrhardt, SC