Lexington County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lexington County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,869 violent crimes and 9,731 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.4 per 100k residents, which is +35.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 269.8 per 100k, +64.9% 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 DAnnual Rate143.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,869 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents835 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate269.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,731 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents995 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate234.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,874 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents847 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.4 | D | 4869 | 106.2 | +35.0% |
| Property Crime | 269.8 | F | 9731 | 163.6 | +64.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 18.9 | F | 131 | 3.5 | +434.6% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 189 | 5.8 | -78.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.6 | C | 835 | 22.3 | +10.4% |
| Burglary | 22.1 | C | 995 | 24.0 | -8.0% |
| Larceny | 234.3 | F | 7874 | 116.4 | +101.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.4 | A | 847 | 22.2 | -39.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, SC
West Columbia Police Department
West Columbia, SC
Chapin Police Department
Chapin, SC
Pelion Police Department
Pelion, SC
Pine Ridge Police Department
Pine Ridge, SC
South Congaree Police Department
South Congaree, SC
Springdale Police Department
Springdale, SC
Swansea Police Department
Swansea, SC
Gaston Police Department
Gaston, SC