Kershaw County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kershaw County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,732 violent crimes and 2,370 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 234.1 per 100k residents, which is +120.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 266.8 per 100k, +63.1% 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 Rate234.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,732 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate266.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,370 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate214.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,970 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 234.1 | F | 1732 | 106.2 | +120.5% |
| Property Crime | 266.8 | F | 2370 | 163.6 | +63.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 23 | 3.5 | +11.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.6 | D | 437 | 22.3 | +42.2% |
| Burglary | 40.6 | F | 272 | 24.0 | +68.9% |
| Larceny | 214.4 | F | 1970 | 116.4 | +84.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.9 | A | 119 | 22.2 | -46.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Camden Police Department
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Bethune Police Department
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Elgin Police Department
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