Cherokee County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in SC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,177 violent crimes and 3,531 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.2 per 100k residents, which is -31.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 174.9 per 100k, +6.9% 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 Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,177 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate174.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,531 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents496 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,720 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.2 | B | 2177 | 106.2 | -31.0% |
| Property Crime | 174.9 | C | 3531 | 163.6 | +6.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 36 | 5.8 | -30.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 254 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 20.3 | B | 496 | 24.0 | -15.5% |
| Larceny | 128.1 | C | 2720 | 116.4 | +10.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.5 | C | 304 | 22.2 | +19.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Blacksburg Police Department
Blacksburg, SC
Gaffney Police Department
Gaffney, SC