Bamberg, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bamberg Police Department serves the city of Bamberg, SC in Bamberg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 630 violent crimes and 660 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 715.8 per 100k residents, which is 573.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 681.7 per 100k, 316.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 F
Annual Rate715.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents630 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate272.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate681.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents660 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate647.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime715.8F630106.2+573.9%
Property Crime681.7F660163.6+316.6%
Aggravated Assault272.7F11722.3+1125.1%
Burglary34.1D10624.0+41.8%
Larceny647.6F509116.4+456.5%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Ehrhardt 0 miles
N/A 0.0
D 232.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 66.0% lower
Denmark 10 miles
C 98.5
A 32.9
Violent: 86.2% lower
Property: 95.2% lower
Blackville 16 miles
N/A 0.0
A 51.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 92.5% lower
Orangeburg 22 miles
F 483.6
F 617.5
Violent: 32.4% lower
Property: 9.4% lower
Branchville 22 miles
C 103.7
A 103.7
Violent: 85.5% lower
Property: 84.8% lower