Georgetown County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Georgetown County in SC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,785 violent crimes and 2,205 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 167.9 per 100k residents, which is +58.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 127.4 per 100k, -22.2% 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 DAnnual Rate167.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,785 (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 FAnnual Rate40.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,205 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,772 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 167.9 | D | 1785 | 106.2 | +58.1% |
| Property Crime | 127.4 | B | 2205 | 163.6 | -22.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.5 | F | 513 | 22.3 | +82.1% |
| Burglary | 23.2 | C | 284 | 24.0 | -3.6% |
| Larceny | 92.6 | B | 1772 | 116.4 | -20.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.6 | A | 142 | 22.2 | -47.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Georgetown Police Department
Georgetown, SC
Pawleys Island Police Department
Pawleys Island, SC