Greenwood County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Greenwood County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,937 violent crimes and 6,033 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.0 per 100k residents, which is -5.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 157.4 per 100k, -3.8% 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 Rate100.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,937 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,016 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,033 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,181 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,585 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.0 | C | 3937 | 106.2 | -5.8% |
| Property Crime | 157.4 | C | 6033 | 163.6 | -3.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 52 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 125 | 3.5 | -15.8% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 141 | 5.8 | -48.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.4 | F | 1016 | 22.3 | +85.8% |
| Burglary | 28.3 | C | 1181 | 24.0 | +17.7% |
| Larceny | 123.2 | C | 4585 | 116.4 | +5.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 221 | 22.2 | -79.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greenwood Police Department
Greenwood, SC
Ware Shoals Police Department
Ware Shoals, SC
Ninety Six Police Department
Ninety Six, SC