Marlboro County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marlboro County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,241 violent crimes and 3,530 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 300.7 per 100k, 83.8% 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 FAnnual Rate181.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,241 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents972 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate300.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,530 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents725 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate189.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,512 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate71.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 181.7 | F | 3241 | 106.2 | +71.1% |
| Property Crime | 300.7 | F | 3530 | 163.6 | +83.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 89 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 16.3 | F | 76 | 5.8 | +180.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.6 | B | 972 | 22.3 | -12.0% |
| Burglary | 38.6 | F | 725 | 24.0 | +60.6% |
| Larceny | 189.5 | F | 2512 | 116.4 | +62.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 71.1 | F | 261 | 22.2 | +220.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marlboro County Sheriff's Office
Bennettsville Police Department
Bennettsville, SC
McColl Police Department
Mccoll, SC
Clio Police Department
Clio, SC