Marion County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marion County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,609 violent crimes and 4,590 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 179.2 per 100k residents, which is 68.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 467.3 per 100k, 185.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate179.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,609 (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 Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents814 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate467.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,590 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,076 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate412.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,100 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents388 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 179.2 | F | 3609 | 106.2 | +68.8% |
| Property Crime | 467.3 | F | 4590 | 163.6 | +185.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -60.8% |
| Robbery | 8.2 | D | 97 | 5.8 | +40.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.0 | F | 814 | 22.3 | +124.7% |
| Burglary | 34.7 | D | 1076 | 24.0 | +44.4% |
| Larceny | 412.0 | F | 3100 | 116.4 | +254.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 388 | 22.2 | -7.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Marion Police Department
Marion, SC
Mullins Police Department
Mullins, SC
Nichols Police Department
Nichols, SC