Chesterfield County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chesterfield County in SC is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,014 violent crimes and 6,065 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.9 per 100k residents, which is 36.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 239.3 per 100k, 46.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate144.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,014 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate76.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,157 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate239.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,065 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,324 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate176.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,126 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents576 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 144.9 | D | 5014 | 106.2 | +36.4% |
| Property Crime | 239.3 | D | 6065 | 163.6 | +46.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 71 | 3.5 | -83.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 90 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 76.9 | F | 1157 | 22.3 | +245.6% |
| Burglary | 40.2 | F | 1324 | 24.0 | +67.5% |
| Larceny | 176.7 | D | 4126 | 116.4 | +51.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.2 | C | 576 | 22.2 | -4.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office
Cheraw Police Department
Cheraw, SC
Chesterfield Police Department
Chesterfield, SC
McBee Police Department
Mcbee, SC
Pageland Police Department
Pageland, SC