Richland County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richland County in SC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,405 violent crimes and 2,383 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 183.8 per 100k residents, which is +73.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 241.8 per 100k, +47.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate183.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,405 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate77.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate241.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,383 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate212.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,910 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 183.8 | F | 1405 | 106.2 | +73.1% |
| Property Crime | 241.8 | D | 2383 | 163.6 | +47.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 23 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 29.0 | F | 36 | 5.8 | +398.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 77.4 | F | 169 | 22.3 | +247.7% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 300 | 24.0 | -59.8% |
| Larceny | 212.8 | F | 1910 | 116.4 | +82.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 172 | 22.2 | -12.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Forest Acres Police Department
Forest Acres, SC