Greenville County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Greenville County in SC is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 37,892 violent crimes and 59,982 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.9 per 100k residents, which is 6.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 225.7 per 100k, 37.9% 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 Rate99.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37,892 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,109 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,480 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,756 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate225.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents59,982 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,867 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate198.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents44,441 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,391 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.9 | C | 37892 | 106.2 | -6.0% |
| Property Crime | 225.7 | D | 59982 | 163.6 | +37.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 165 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 1109 | 3.5 | -66.6% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 1480 | 5.8 | -82.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.7 | C | 8756 | 22.3 | +1.8% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 8867 | 24.0 | -52.5% |
| Larceny | 198.4 | F | 44441 | 116.4 | +70.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 6391 | 22.2 | -30.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, SC
Mauldin Police Department
Mauldin, SC
Simpsonville Police Department
Simpsonville, SC
Travelers Rest Police Department
Travelers Rest, SC