Edgefield County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Edgefield County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 128 violent crimes and 259 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.6 per 100k residents, which is -31.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.6 per 100k, -55.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.6 | B | 128 | 106.2 | -31.7% |
| Property Crime | 72.6 | A | 259 | 163.6 | -55.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 2 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 16.0 | F | 3 | 5.8 | +175.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.0 | D | 31 | 22.3 | +21.4% |
| Burglary | 29.5 | D | 59 | 24.0 | +22.9% |
| Larceny | 29.5 | A | 160 | 116.4 | -74.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 36 | 22.2 | -39.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Edgefield Police Department
Edgefield, SC
Johnston Police Department
Johnston, SC
Trenton Police Department
Trenton, SC