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 DAnnual Rate131.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,643 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,362 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38,345 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,144 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents25,624 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,343 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 131.3 | D | 28643 | 106.2 | +23.6% |
| Property Crime | 173.8 | C | 38345 | 163.6 | +6.2% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 98 | 0.5 | -86.3% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 655 | 3.5 | -69.7% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 730 | 5.8 | +26.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.9 | D | 7362 | 22.3 | +43.4% |
| Burglary | 17.9 | B | 8144 | 24.0 | -25.4% |
| Larceny | 138.4 | C | 25624 | 116.4 | +18.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 4343 | 22.2 | -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