Williamsburg County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Williamsburg County in SC is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,369 violent crimes and 3,560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.6 per 100k residents, which is 40.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 324.1 per 100k, 98.1% 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 Rate149.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,369 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents856 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate324.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,560 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents763 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate284.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,328 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 149.6 | D | 3369 | 106.2 | +40.9% |
| Property Crime | 324.1 | F | 3560 | 163.6 | +98.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 35 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 77 | 3.5 | -77.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 51 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.0 | F | 856 | 22.3 | +61.8% |
| Burglary | 19.5 | B | 763 | 24.0 | -19.0% |
| Larceny | 284.4 | F | 2328 | 116.4 | +144.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.2 | C | 434 | 22.2 | -8.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office
Hemingway Police Department
Hemingway, SC
Kingstree Police Department
Kingstree, SC
Greeleyville Police Department
Greeleyville, SC
Lane Police Department
Lane, SC