Chester County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chester County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,261 violent crimes and 1,232 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.7 per 100k residents, which is -14.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 160.6 per 100k, -1.9% below 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 BHomicide
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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.7 | B | 1261 | 106.2 | -14.6% |
| Property Crime | 160.6 | C | 1232 | 163.6 | -1.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 416 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 13.0 | A | 210 | 24.0 | -46.1% |
| Larceny | 141.1 | D | 917 | 116.4 | +21.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -70.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chester Police Department
Chester, SC
Great Falls Police Department
Great Falls, SC
Fort Lawn Police Department
Fort Lawn, SC