Gaston, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gaston Police Department serves the city of Gaston, SC in Lexington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 115 violent crimes and 316 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.5 per 100k residents, which is 42.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 369.2 per 100k, 125.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate369.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate307.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.5 | A | 115 | 106.2 | -42.1% |
| Property Crime | 369.2 | F | 316 | 163.6 | +125.7% |
| Burglary | 61.5 | F | 40 | 24.0 | +156.1% |
| Larceny | 307.7 | F | 230 | 116.4 | +164.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge | 6 miles | F 174.0 | A 43.5 | Violent: 182.7% higher Property: 88.2% lower |
| South Congaree | 6 miles | B 84.2 | D 210.4 | Violent: 36.8% higher Property: 43.0% lower |
| Springdale | 10 miles | F 221.5 | D 258.4 | Violent: 259.9% higher Property: 30.0% lower |
| Lexington | 11 miles | A 35.8 | A 83.6 | Violent: 41.8% lower Property: 77.4% lower |
| West Columbia | 11 miles | F 288.0 | F 440.5 | Violent: 368.0% higher Property: 19.3% higher |