Calhoun County, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Calhoun County in SC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,106 violent crimes and 1,483 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.0 per 100k residents, which is 1.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.0 per 100k, 65.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 C
Annual Rate105.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,106 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate36.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,483 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents915 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime105.0C1106106.2-1.2%
Property Crime57.0A1483163.6-65.2%
Homicide0.0A90.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A243.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A185.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault36.4F23622.3+63.8%
Burglary0.0A34124.0-100.0%
Larceny57.0A915116.4-51.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A22122.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office

Cameron Police Department

Cameron, SC

St. Matthews Police Department

St. Matthews, SC

State Transport Police: Calhoun County

Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control:

Forestry Commission: Calhoun County

Department of Natural Resources: Calhoun County

Highway Patrol: Calhoun County