Greenwood County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Greenwood County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,687 violent crimes and 9,590 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.4 per 100k residents, which is 9.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 147.0 per 100k, 10.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,687 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,539 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate147.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,590 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,877 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,247 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.4 | C | 6687 | 106.2 | -9.2% |
| Property Crime | 147.0 | B | 9590 | 163.6 | -10.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 98 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 255 | 3.5 | -36.9% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 186 | 5.8 | -61.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.4 | F | 1539 | 22.3 | +67.9% |
| Burglary | 23.5 | C | 1877 | 24.0 | -2.1% |
| Larceny | 118.4 | C | 7247 | 116.4 | +1.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 402 | 22.2 | -82.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greenwood County Sheriff's Office
Greenwood Police Department
Greenwood, SC
Ware Shoals Police Department
Ware Shoals, SC
Ninety Six Police Department
Ninety Six, SC