Colleton County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Colleton County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,099 violent crimes and 5,456 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.4 per 100k residents, which is 32.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 378.3 per 100k, 131.2% 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 DAnnual Rate140.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,099 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,054 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate378.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,456 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents921 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate323.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,876 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate35.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents614 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.4 | D | 5099 | 106.2 | +32.2% |
| Property Crime | 378.3 | F | 5456 | 163.6 | +131.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 55 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 79 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 9.2 | D | 77 | 5.8 | +58.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.5 | D | 1054 | 22.3 | +32.5% |
| Burglary | 18.7 | B | 921 | 24.0 | -22.2% |
| Larceny | 323.8 | F | 3876 | 116.4 | +178.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.8 | F | 614 | 22.2 | +61.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Colleton County Sheriff's Office
Walterboro Police Department
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Edisto Beach Police Department
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Cottageville Police Department
Cottageville, SC