Chester County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chester County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,858 violent crimes and 3,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.8 per 100k residents, which is 21.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 148.7 per 100k, 9.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,858 (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 AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents872 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,194 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents642 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,247 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.8 | B | 2858 | 106.2 | -21.1% |
| Property Crime | 148.7 | C | 3194 | 163.6 | -9.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 75 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 56 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 872 | 22.3 | -71.7% |
| Burglary | 16.0 | B | 642 | 24.0 | -33.4% |
| Larceny | 125.8 | C | 2247 | 116.4 | +8.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 285 | 22.2 | -68.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chester County Sheriff's Office
Chester Police Department
Chester, SC
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Fort Lawn Police Department
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