Williamsburg County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Williamsburg County in SC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 569 violent crimes and 937 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 160.4 per 100k residents, which is +51.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 345.9 per 100k, +111.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate160.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate345.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents937 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate313.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 160.4 | D | 569 | 106.2 | +51.0% |
| Property Crime | 345.9 | F | 937 | 163.6 | +111.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 7 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.1 | F | 102 | 22.3 | +84.5% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 144 | 24.0 | -31.6% |
| Larceny | 313.1 | F | 730 | 116.4 | +169.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.4 | B | 62 | 22.2 | -25.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hemingway Police Department
Hemingway, SC
Kingstree Police Department
Kingstree, SC
Greeleyville Police Department
Greeleyville, SC
Lane Police Department
Lane, SC