Hampton County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hampton County in SC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 821 violent crimes and 935 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 225.2 per 100k residents, which is +112.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 263.0 per 100k, +60.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 FAnnual Rate225.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents821 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate57.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate263.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents935 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate202.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents652 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 225.2 | F | 821 | 106.2 | +112.0% |
| Property Crime | 263.0 | F | 935 | 163.6 | +60.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 30.0 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +748.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 57.3 | F | 246 | 22.3 | +157.5% |
| Burglary | 35.1 | D | 206 | 24.0 | +46.3% |
| Larceny | 202.5 | F | 652 | 116.4 | +74.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.4 | C | 73 | 22.2 | +14.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Estill Police Department
Estill, SC
Hampton Police Department
Hampton, SC
Varnville Police Department
Varnville, SC
Gifford Police Department
Gifford, SC