Colleton County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Colleton County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,233 violent crimes and 1,996 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.4 per 100k residents, which is +9.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 461.1 per 100k, +181.8% 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 CAnnual Rate116.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,233 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate461.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,996 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate410.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,730 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.4 | C | 1233 | 106.2 | +9.6% |
| Property Crime | 461.1 | F | 1996 | 163.6 | +181.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 12 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 12.3 | F | 28 | 5.8 | +110.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.5 | C | 238 | 22.3 | +10.1% |
| Burglary | 12.3 | A | 149 | 24.0 | -49.0% |
| Larceny | 410.6 | F | 1730 | 116.4 | +252.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.2 | F | 109 | 22.2 | +72.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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