Darlington County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Darlington County in SC is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,595 violent crimes and 12,577 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 221.9 per 100k residents, which is 108.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 236.2 per 100k, 44.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 FAnnual Rate221.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,595 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate64.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,542 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate236.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,577 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,054 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate176.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,186 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,257 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 221.9 | F | 9595 | 106.2 | +108.9% |
| Property Crime | 236.2 | D | 12577 | 163.6 | +44.4% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 75 | 0.5 | -21.2% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 147 | 3.5 | +5.6% |
| Robbery | 8.7 | D | 239 | 5.8 | +49.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 64.9 | F | 2542 | 22.3 | +191.5% |
| Burglary | 34.7 | D | 3054 | 24.0 | +44.3% |
| Larceny | 176.5 | D | 8186 | 116.4 | +51.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.6 | C | 1257 | 22.2 | +10.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Darlington County Sheriff's Office
Darlington Police Department
Darlington, SC
Hartsville Police Department
Hartsville, SC
Lamar Police Department
Lamar, SC
Society Hill Police Department
Society Hill, SC