Sumter County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sumter County in SC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,649 violent crimes and 7,667 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 231.0 per 100k residents, which is +117.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 287.5 per 100k, +75.7% 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 FAnnual Rate231.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,649 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,702 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate287.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,667 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,181 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate214.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,929 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 231.0 | F | 6649 | 106.2 | +117.5% |
| Property Crime | 287.5 | F | 7667 | 163.6 | +75.7% |
| Homicide | 2.4 | F | 43 | 0.5 | +342.9% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 14.1 | F | 198 | 5.8 | +143.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 96.6 | F | 1702 | 22.3 | +334.2% |
| Burglary | 23.6 | C | 1181 | 24.0 | -1.9% |
| Larceny | 214.5 | F | 5929 | 116.4 | +84.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.5 | F | 527 | 22.2 | +123.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sumter Police Department
Sumter, SC