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 DAnnual Rate133.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate178.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents956 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate155.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 133.5 | D | 393 | 106.2 | +25.7% |
Property Crime | 178.0 | C | 956 | 163.6 | +8.8% |
Aggravated Assault | 22.3 | C | 48 | 22.3 | -0.0% |
Burglary | 22.3 | C | 406 | 24.0 | -7.4% |
Larceny | 155.8 | D | 463 | 116.4 | +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 |