Barnwell County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barnwell County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,443 violent crimes and 1,932 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.5 per 100k residents, which is +49.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 367.8 per 100k, +124.8% 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 DAnnual Rate158.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,443 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate367.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,932 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate252.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,284 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 158.5 | D | 1443 | 106.2 | +49.2% |
| Property Crime | 367.8 | F | 1932 | 163.6 | +124.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 19.1 | F | 41 | 5.8 | +228.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.4 | C | 350 | 22.3 | +18.7% |
| Burglary | 60.1 | F | 502 | 24.0 | +150.3% |
| Larceny | 252.0 | F | 1284 | 116.4 | +116.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.9 | F | 137 | 22.2 | +97.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barnwell Police Department
Barnwell, SC
Williston Police Department
Williston, SC
Blackville Police Department
Blackville, SC