Georgetown County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Georgetown County in SC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,168 violent crimes and 6,112 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.0 per 100k residents, which is 30.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 108.9 per 100k, 33.5% 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 Rate139.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,168 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,246 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,112 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,039 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,431 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents600 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.0 | D | 5168 | 106.2 | +30.8% |
| Property Crime | 108.9 | B | 6112 | 163.6 | -33.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -82.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 82 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.1 | D | 1246 | 22.3 | +35.2% |
| Burglary | 21.6 | B | 1039 | 24.0 | -10.2% |
| Larceny | 74.0 | A | 4431 | 116.4 | -36.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.3 | A | 600 | 22.2 | -40.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Georgetown County Sheriff's Office
Georgetown Police Department
Georgetown, SC
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