Barnwell County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barnwell County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,718 violent crimes and 3,058 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.4 per 100k residents, which is 33.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 305.1 per 100k, 86.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate141.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,718 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents660 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate305.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,058 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate200.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,955 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 141.4 | D | 2718 | 106.2 | +33.1% |
| Property Crime | 305.1 | F | 3058 | 163.6 | +86.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 28 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 54 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 14.3 | F | 47 | 5.8 | +146.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.3 | D | 660 | 22.3 | +49.7% |
| Burglary | 56.4 | F | 790 | 24.0 | +134.6% |
| Larceny | 200.2 | F | 1955 | 116.4 | +72.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.7 | F | 293 | 22.2 | +78.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barnwell County Sheriff's Office
Barnwell Police Department
Barnwell, SC
Williston Police Department
Williston, SC
Blackville Police Department
Blackville, SC