Darlington County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Darlington County in SC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,599 violent crimes and 4,574 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 237.0 per 100k residents, which is +123.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 220.7 per 100k, +34.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate237.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,599 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents853 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate220.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,574 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate182.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,660 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 237.0 | F | 3599 | 106.2 | +123.1% |
| Property Crime | 220.7 | D | 4574 | 163.6 | +34.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 19 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 45 | 3.5 | +17.2% |
| Robbery | 10.9 | F | 105 | 5.8 | +87.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 64.3 | F | 853 | 22.3 | +188.8% |
| Burglary | 19.2 | B | 646 | 24.0 | -20.2% |
| Larceny | 182.3 | D | 3660 | 116.4 | +56.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.2 | B | 254 | 22.2 | -13.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Darlington Police Department
Darlington, SC
Hartsville Police Department
Hartsville, SC
Lamar Police Department
Lamar, SC
Society Hill Police Department
Society Hill, SC