Chesterfield County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chesterfield County in SC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,406 violent crimes and 2,248 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.3 per 100k residents, which is +18.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 261.4 per 100k, +59.8% above 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 CAnnual Rate125.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,406 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate85.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate261.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,248 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate196.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,758 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.3 | C | 1406 | 106.2 | +18.0% |
| Property Crime | 261.4 | D | 2248 | 163.6 | +59.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 19 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 85.3 | F | 335 | 22.3 | +283.0% |
| Burglary | 40.1 | F | 343 | 24.0 | +67.0% |
| Larceny | 196.2 | F | 1758 | 116.4 | +68.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.1 | C | 141 | 22.2 | +13.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cheraw Police Department
Cheraw, SC
Chesterfield Police Department
Chesterfield, SC
McBee Police Department
Mcbee, SC
Pageland Police Department
Pageland, SC