Lee County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in SC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,702 violent crimes and 2,218 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 181.7 per 100k residents, which is 71.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 261.7 per 100k, 60.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate181.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,702 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents481 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate261.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,218 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate246.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,398 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 181.7 | F | 1702 | 106.2 | +71.1% |
| Property Crime | 261.7 | D | 2218 | 163.6 | +60.0% |
| Homicide | 3.8 | F | 25 | 0.5 | +614.1% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 20 | 3.5 | +7.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 481 | 22.3 | +2.6% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 511 | 24.0 | -52.5% |
| Larceny | 246.5 | F | 1398 | 116.4 | +111.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 289 | 22.2 | -82.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Bishopville Police Department
Bishopville, SC