Sumter County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sumter County in SC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,157 violent crimes and 14,784 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 200.6 per 100k residents, which is 88.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 228.9 per 100k, 39.9% 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 Rate200.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,157 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,621 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate228.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,784 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,761 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate152.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,501 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,435 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 200.6 | F | 13157 | 106.2 | +88.9% |
| Property Crime | 228.9 | D | 14784 | 163.6 | +39.9% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 77 | 0.5 | +121.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 157 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 9.5 | F | 331 | 5.8 | +63.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 78.6 | F | 3621 | 22.3 | +253.1% |
| Burglary | 36.3 | D | 2761 | 24.0 | +51.2% |
| Larceny | 152.2 | D | 10501 | 116.4 | +30.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.5 | F | 1435 | 22.2 | +78.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Sumter Police Department
Sumter, SC