York County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
York County in SC is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,284 violent crimes and 26,319 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.9 per 100k residents, which is 6.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.1 per 100k, 22.9% below 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 CAnnual Rate112.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,284 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,725 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,319 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,506 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,633 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,037 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.9 | C | 18284 | 106.2 | +6.3% |
| Property Crime | 126.1 | B | 26319 | 163.6 | -22.9% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 82 | 0.5 | -80.3% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 464 | 3.5 | -16.6% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 442 | 5.8 | -85.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.1 | B | 3725 | 22.3 | -27.7% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 3506 | 24.0 | -49.4% |
| Larceny | 100.8 | B | 20633 | 116.4 | -13.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 2037 | 22.2 | -41.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
York County Sheriff's Office
Clover Police Department
Clover, SC
Fort Mill Police Department
Fort Mill, SC
Rock Hill Police Department
Rock Hill, SC
York Police Department
York, SC
Tega Cay Police Department
Tega Cay, SC