Spartanburg County, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Spartanburg County in SC is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,643 violent crimes and 38,345 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.3 per 100k residents, which is 23.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 173.8 per 100k, 6.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 D
Annual Rate131.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,643 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,362 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate173.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38,345 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,144 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate138.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents25,624 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,343 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime131.3D28643106.2+23.6%
Property Crime173.8C38345163.6+6.2%
Homicide0.1A980.5-86.3%
Rape1.1A6553.5-69.7%
Robbery7.4D7305.8+26.8%
Aggravated Assault31.9D736222.3+43.4%
Burglary17.9B814424.0-25.4%
Larceny138.4C25624116.4+18.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft17.2B434322.2-22.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Spartanburg Police Department

Spartanburg, SC

Woodruff Police Department

Woodruff, SC

Duncan Police Department

Duncan, SC

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens, SC

Inman Police Department

Inman, SC

Landrum Police Department

Landrum, SC

Lyman Police Department

Lyman, SC

Pacolet Police Department

Pacolet, SC

Wellford Police Department

Wellford, SC

State Transport Police: Spartanburg County

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control:

Forestry Commission: Spartanburg County

Department of Natural Resources: Spartanburg County

Highway Patrol: Spartanburg County