Laurens, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laurens Police Department serves the city of Laurens, SC in Laurens County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,264 violent crimes and 1,837 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 151.5 per 100k residents, which is 42.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 303.1 per 100k, 85.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 151.5 | D | 1264 | 106.2 | +42.7% |
| Property Crime | 303.1 | F | 1837 | 163.6 | +85.2% |
| Robbery | 21.6 | F | 30 | 5.8 | +272.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 281 | 22.3 | -51.4% |
| Burglary | 21.6 | C | 313 | 24.0 | -9.9% |
| Larceny | 281.4 | F | 1404 | 116.4 | +141.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 miles | F 452.3 | F 279.3 | Violent: 198.5% higher Property: 7.8% lower |
| Woodruff | 17 miles | D 154.3 | D 220.4 | Violent: 1.8% higher Property: 27.3% lower |
| Simpsonville | 21 miles | B 91.3 | F 266.9 | Violent: 39.7% lower Property: 11.9% lower |
| Ninety Six | 22 miles | C 97.3 | A 97.3 | Violent: 35.8% lower Property: 67.9% lower |
| Greenwood | 25 miles | B 84.8 | F 374.9 | Violent: 44.0% lower Property: 23.7% higher |