Spartanburg County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Spartanburg County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,289 violent crimes and 14,430 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.9 per 100k residents, which is +28.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 178.0 per 100k, +8.8% 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 Rate135.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,289 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,455 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate178.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,430 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,648 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,278 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,422 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.9 | D | 9289 | 106.2 | +28.0% |
| Property Crime | 178.0 | C | 14430 | 163.6 | +8.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 33 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 186 | 3.5 | -75.6% |
| Robbery | 8.0 | D | 405 | 5.8 | +37.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.4 | D | 2455 | 22.3 | +45.6% |
| Burglary | 16.3 | B | 2648 | 24.0 | -32.2% |
| Larceny | 144.3 | D | 10278 | 116.4 | +24.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 1422 | 22.2 | -22.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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