Belton, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Belton Police Department serves the city of Belton, SC in Anderson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 393 violent crimes and 956 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.5 per 100k residents, which is 25.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 178.0 per 100k, 8.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 D
Annual Rate133.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate178.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents956 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate155.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime133.5D393106.2+25.7%
Property Crime178.0C956163.6+8.8%
Aggravated Assault22.3C4822.3-0.0%
Burglary22.3C40624.0-7.4%
Larceny155.8D463116.4+33.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pendleton 0 miles
A 55.0
A 82.5
Violent: 58.8% lower
Property: 53.7% lower
Williamston 0 miles
A 47.6
A 95.3
Violent: 64.3% lower
Property: 46.5% lower
Iva 0 miles
B 85.3
F 682.6
Violent: 36.1% lower
Property: 283.4% higher
Anderson 1 miles
F 210.5
F 501.3
Violent: 57.7% higher
Property: 181.6% higher
West Pelzer 13 miles
N/A 0.0
A 100.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 43.7% lower