Laurens County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Laurens County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,197 violent crimes and 8,299 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 256.4 per 100k residents, which is 141.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 230.7 per 100k, 41.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate256.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,197 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate45.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,497 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate230.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,299 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,710 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate185.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,622 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents901 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 256.4 | F | 8197 | 106.2 | +141.4% |
| Property Crime | 230.7 | D | 8299 | 163.6 | +41.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 25 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 199 | 3.5 | -61.1% |
| Robbery | 13.0 | F | 117 | 5.8 | +123.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.7 | F | 1497 | 22.3 | +105.2% |
| Burglary | 29.8 | D | 1710 | 24.0 | +23.9% |
| Larceny | 185.8 | D | 5622 | 116.4 | +59.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 901 | 22.2 | -52.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Laurens County Sheriff's Office
Laurens Police Department
Laurens, SC
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, SC