Fairfield County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fairfield County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,265 violent crimes and 2,198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.6 per 100k residents, which is 3.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.2 per 100k, 16.8% 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 CAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,265 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents699 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,198 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,358 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.6 | C | 2265 | 106.2 | -3.4% |
| Property Crime | 136.2 | B | 2198 | 163.6 | -16.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 31 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 699 | 22.3 | -55.7% |
| Burglary | 73.8 | F | 551 | 24.0 | +207.3% |
| Larceny | 58.4 | A | 1358 | 116.4 | -49.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 264 | 22.2 | -82.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office
Winnsboro Police Department
Winnsboro, SC
Ridgeway Police Department
Ridgeway, SC