Hampton County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hampton County in SC is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,671 violent crimes and 2,053 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 198.6 per 100k residents, which is 87.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.0 per 100k, 53.4% above 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 FAnnual Rate198.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,671 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents544 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate251.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,053 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents528 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate189.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,314 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 198.6 | F | 1671 | 106.2 | +87.0% |
| Property Crime | 251.0 | D | 2053 | 163.6 | +53.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 24.0 | F | 41 | 3.5 | +578.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.4 | F | 544 | 22.3 | +130.9% |
| Burglary | 37.3 | D | 528 | 24.0 | +55.4% |
| Larceny | 189.6 | F | 1314 | 116.4 | +63.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.0 | C | 200 | 22.2 | +8.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hampton County Sheriff's Office
Estill Police Department
Estill, SC
Hampton Police Department
Hampton, SC
Varnville Police Department
Varnville, SC
Gifford Police Department
Gifford, SC