Laurens County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Laurens County in SC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,278 violent crimes and 3,526 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 301.9 per 100k residents, which is +184.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 291.2 per 100k, +78.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate301.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,278 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate291.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,526 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate240.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,687 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 301.9 | F | 3278 | 106.2 | +184.2% |
| Property Crime | 291.2 | F | 3526 | 163.6 | +78.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 68 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 17.5 | F | 62 | 5.8 | +200.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 52.0 | F | 597 | 22.3 | +133.5% |
| Burglary | 37.4 | D | 593 | 24.0 | +55.8% |
| Larceny | 240.5 | F | 2687 | 116.4 | +106.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 226 | 22.2 | -70.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Laurens Police Department
Laurens, SC
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, SC