Newberry County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newberry County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,626 violent crimes and 3,277 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 170.7 per 100k, 4.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,626 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate170.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,277 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents621 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,447 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.2 | A | 2626 | 106.2 | -59.4% |
| Property Crime | 170.7 | C | 3277 | 163.6 | +4.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 70 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 41 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 739 | 22.3 | -59.7% |
| Burglary | 24.4 | C | 621 | 24.0 | +1.4% |
| Larceny | 140.1 | D | 2447 | 116.4 | +20.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 194 | 22.2 | -71.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Newberry County Sheriff's Office
Newberry Police Department
Newberry, SC
Whitmire Police Department
Whitmire, SC
Prosperity Police Department
Prosperity, SC