Dorchester County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dorchester County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,725 violent crimes and 8,267 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.3 per 100k residents, which is 57.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.0 per 100k, 20.5% below 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 AAnnual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,725 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,102 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,267 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,354 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,814 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,073 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.3 | A | 8725 | 106.2 | -57.4% |
| Property Crime | 130.0 | B | 8267 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 25 | 0.5 | -48.9% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 100 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 159 | 5.8 | -81.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 1102 | 22.3 | -84.0% |
| Burglary | 38.7 | F | 1354 | 24.0 | +61.1% |
| Larceny | 86.6 | B | 5814 | 116.4 | -25.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 1073 | 22.2 | -81.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
St. George Police Department
St. George, SC
Harleyville Police Department
Harleyville, SC
Ridgeville Police Department
Ridgeville, SC