Richland County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richland County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,585 violent crimes and 42,722 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.0 per 100k residents, which is 46.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 219.3 per 100k, 34.0% 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 DAnnual Rate156.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,585 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,967 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate219.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents42,722 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,253 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate176.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents30,676 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,607 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.0 | D | 28585 | 106.2 | +46.9% |
| Property Crime | 219.3 | D | 42722 | 163.6 | +34.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 141 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 551 | 3.5 | -41.5% |
| Robbery | 17.3 | F | 1136 | 5.8 | +197.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 61.1 | F | 8967 | 22.3 | +174.4% |
| Burglary | 17.6 | B | 6253 | 24.0 | -26.7% |
| Larceny | 176.0 | D | 30676 | 116.4 | +51.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.1 | C | 5607 | 22.2 | +13.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Richland County Sheriff's Office
Forest Acres Police Department
Forest Acres, SC