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Lancaster County, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lancaster County in SC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 559 violent crimes and 1,040 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.5 per 100k residents, which is +36.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 566.9 per 100k, +246.5% 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 D
Annual Rate144.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents559 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate66.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate566.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,040 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate477.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime144.5D559106.2+36.0%
Property Crime566.9F1040163.6+246.5%
Homicide11.1F40.5+1985.1%
Rape0.0A223.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A135.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault66.7F9822.3+199.6%
Burglary55.6F10224.0+131.3%
Larceny477.9F905116.4+310.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft33.3D2722.2+50.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lancaster Police Department

Lancaster, SC