Lexington County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lexington County in SC is served by 18 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 21,793 violent crimes and 35,130 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.3 per 100k residents, which is 33.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 256.0 per 100k, 56.5% 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 DAnnual Rate141.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21,793 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,318 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate256.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents35,130 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,773 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate220.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents24,886 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,352 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 141.3 | D | 21793 | 106.2 | +33.0% |
| Property Crime | 256.0 | D | 35130 | 163.6 | +56.5% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 75 | 0.5 | -83.9% |
| Rape | 17.4 | F | 504 | 3.5 | +390.8% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 545 | 5.8 | -77.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.7 | C | 3318 | 22.3 | +6.3% |
| Burglary | 22.4 | C | 5773 | 24.0 | -6.9% |
| Larceny | 220.1 | F | 24886 | 116.4 | +89.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 4352 | 22.2 | -39.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lexington County Sheriff's Office
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
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Gaston Police Department
Gaston, SC