Edgefield County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Edgefield County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 575 violent crimes and 839 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.4 per 100k residents, which is 39.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.7 per 100k, 58.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (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 CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents839 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.4 | A | 575 | 106.2 | -39.4% |
| Property Crime | 67.7 | A | 839 | 163.6 | -58.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 12.0 | F | 6 | 5.8 | +106.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.3 | C | 65 | 22.3 | -8.9% |
| Burglary | 23.3 | C | 170 | 24.0 | -3.2% |
| Larceny | 33.2 | A | 509 | 116.4 | -71.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 151 | 22.2 | -49.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Edgefield County Sheriff's Office
Edgefield Police Department
Edgefield, SC
Johnston Police Department
Johnston, SC
Trenton Police Department
Trenton, SC