Aiken, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Aiken Police Department serves the city of Aiken, SC in Aiken County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,956 violent crimes and 6,562 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 214.4 per 100k residents, which is 101.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 330.8 per 100k, 102.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate214.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,956 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate330.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,562 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate294.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,557 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 214.4 | F | 3956 | 106.2 | +101.9% |
| Property Crime | 330.8 | F | 6562 | 163.6 | +102.2% |
| Rape | 6.1 | F | 78 | 3.5 | +73.3% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 125 | 5.8 | -47.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.3 | A | 708 | 22.3 | -45.0% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 564 | 24.0 | -36.2% |
| Larceny | 294.1 | F | 5557 | 116.4 | +152.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.4 | C | 419 | 22.2 | -3.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnettown | 0 miles | A 31.4 | A 31.4 | Violent: 85.4% lower Property: 90.5% lower |
| Jackson | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| New Ellenton | 0 miles | F 344.5 | A 43.1 | Violent: 60.7% higher Property: 87.0% lower |
| Salley | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wagener | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 450.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.2% higher |