Dillon County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dillon County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,164 violent crimes and 5,448 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.4 per 100k residents, which is 27.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 350.2 per 100k, 114.1% 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 Rate135.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,164 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,694 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate350.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,448 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate98.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,292 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate229.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,571 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.4 | D | 4164 | 106.2 | +27.5% |
| Property Crime | 350.2 | F | 5448 | 163.6 | +114.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 60 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 64 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 123 | 5.8 | -8.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.8 | B | 1694 | 22.3 | -29.1% |
| Burglary | 98.2 | F | 1292 | 24.0 | +308.6% |
| Larceny | 229.8 | F | 3571 | 116.4 | +97.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.0 | C | 525 | 22.2 | -5.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dillon County Sheriff's Office
Dillon Police Department
Dillon, SC
Lake View Police Department
Lake View, SC
Latta Police Department
Latta, SC