Lancaster County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lancaster County in SC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,348 violent crimes and 8,291 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.7 per 100k residents, which is 11.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 312.4 per 100k, 90.9% 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 CAnnual Rate118.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,348 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,289 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate312.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,291 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,579 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate258.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,187 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.7 | C | 7348 | 106.2 | +11.8% |
| Property Crime | 312.4 | F | 8291 | 163.6 | +90.9% |
| Homicide | 5.6 | F | 26 | 0.5 | +942.5% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 290 | 3.5 | -71.7% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 104 | 5.8 | -91.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.3 | F | 1289 | 22.3 | +67.8% |
| Burglary | 34.8 | D | 1579 | 24.0 | +44.7% |
| Larceny | 258.5 | F | 6187 | 116.4 | +122.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.2 | B | 469 | 22.2 | -18.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
Lancaster Police Department
Lancaster, SC