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Bennettsville, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bennettsville Police Department serves the city of Bennettsville, SC in Marlboro County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 997 violent crimes and 1,247 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 183.4 per 100k residents, which is 72.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 397.4 per 100k, 142.9% 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 4 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 F
Annual Rate183.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents997 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate397.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,247 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate320.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,033 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime183.4F997106.2+72.7%
Property Crime397.4F1247163.6+142.9%
Robbery15.3F345.8+162.6%
Aggravated Assault30.6D33822.3+37.4%
Burglary30.6D15424.0+27.2%
Larceny320.9F1033116.4+175.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft45.9F5222.2+106.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Mccoll 0 miles
F 199.8
F 449.6
Violent: 8.9% higher
Property: 13.1% higher
Clio 0 miles
F 170.7
C 170.7
Violent: 7.0% lower
Property: 57.1% lower
Cheraw 14 miles
F 302.2
F 463.3
Violent: 64.8% higher
Property: 16.6% higher
Dillon 23 miles
F 256.1
F 848.4
Violent: 39.7% higher
Property: 113.5% higher
Lake View 23 miles
N/A 0.0
B 132.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 66.8% lower