Kershaw County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kershaw County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,489 violent crimes and 7,658 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 204.2 per 100k residents, which is 92.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 227.4 per 100k, 39.0% 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 FAnnual Rate204.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,489 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,217 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate227.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,658 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,329 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate179.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,668 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 204.2 | F | 5489 | 106.2 | +92.2% |
| Property Crime | 227.4 | D | 7658 | 163.6 | +39.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 32 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 150 | 3.5 | -4.1% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 77 | 5.8 | -85.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.0 | D | 1217 | 22.3 | +39.2% |
| Burglary | 35.6 | D | 1329 | 24.0 | +48.0% |
| Larceny | 179.9 | D | 5668 | 116.4 | +54.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.9 | A | 609 | 22.2 | -46.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office
Camden Police Department
Camden, SC
Bethune Police Department
Bethune, SC
Elgin Police Department
Elgin, SC