Florence County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Florence County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,261 violent crimes and 12,734 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.5 per 100k residents, which is +52.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 121.3 per 100k, -25.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate161.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,261 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,698 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,734 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,667 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,959 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,058 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 161.5 | D | 9261 | 106.2 | +52.0% |
| Property Crime | 121.3 | B | 12734 | 163.6 | -25.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 62 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 149 | 3.5 | -92.2% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 303 | 5.8 | -49.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.1 | F | 2698 | 22.3 | +147.7% |
| Burglary | 14.2 | A | 1667 | 24.0 | -40.9% |
| Larceny | 94.4 | B | 9959 | 116.4 | -18.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.5 | A | 1058 | 22.2 | -43.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Florence Police Department
Florence, SC
Lake City Police Department
Lake City, SC
Coward Police Department
Coward, SC
Johnsonville Police Department
Johnsonville, SC
Olanta Police Department
Olanta, SC
Pamplico Police Department
Pamplico, SC
Quinby Police Department
Quinby, SC
Scranton Police Department
Scranton, SC
Timmonsville Police Department
Timmonsville, SC