Greenville County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Greenville County in SC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,225 violent crimes and 21,611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.0 per 100k residents, which is -8.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 245.0 per 100k, +49.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate97.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,225 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,198 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate245.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,611 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,238 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate222.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,478 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,845 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.0 | C | 10225 | 106.2 | -8.7% |
| Property Crime | 245.0 | D | 21611 | 163.6 | +49.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 51 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 264 | 3.5 | -80.6% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 451 | 5.8 | -94.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.3 | C | 2198 | 22.3 | -0.0% |
| Burglary | 8.1 | A | 2238 | 24.0 | -66.1% |
| Larceny | 222.3 | F | 17478 | 116.4 | +91.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.2 | A | 1845 | 22.2 | -36.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, SC
Mauldin Police Department
Mauldin, SC
Simpsonville Police Department
Simpsonville, SC
Travelers Rest Police Department
Travelers Rest, SC