Bamberg County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bamberg County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,373 violent crimes and 1,801 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 215.8 per 100k residents, which is 103.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 273.2 per 100k, 67.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate215.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,373 (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 Rate76.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate273.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,801 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents455 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate236.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,178 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 215.8 | F | 1373 | 106.2 | +103.2% |
| Property Crime | 273.2 | F | 1801 | 163.6 | +67.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 29 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 62 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 76.4 | F | 324 | 22.3 | +243.2% |
| Burglary | 16.6 | B | 455 | 24.0 | -30.7% |
| Larceny | 236.2 | F | 1178 | 116.4 | +102.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 159 | 22.2 | -8.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bamberg County Sheriff's Office
Bamberg Police Department
Bamberg, SC
Denmark Police Department
Denmark, SC
Ehrhardt Police Department
Ehrhardt, SC