Cherokee County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in SC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,813 violent crimes and 7,905 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.4 per 100k residents, which is 30.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 153.1 per 100k, 6.4% below 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 BAnnual Rate73.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,813 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents795 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,905 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,692 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,231 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents915 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.4 | B | 4813 | 106.2 | -30.9% |
| Property Crime | 153.1 | C | 7905 | 163.6 | -6.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 19 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 115 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 72 | 5.8 | -39.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.7 | A | 795 | 22.3 | -42.9% |
| Burglary | 21.5 | B | 1692 | 24.0 | -10.6% |
| Larceny | 107.6 | C | 5231 | 116.4 | -7.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.0 | C | 915 | 22.2 | +8.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Blacksburg Police Department
Blacksburg, SC
Gaffney Police Department
Gaffney, SC