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 B
Annual Rate73.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,813 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents795 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate153.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,905 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,692 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,231 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents915 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime73.4B4813106.2-30.9%
Property Crime153.1C7905163.6-6.4%
Homicide0.0A190.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A1153.5-100.0%
Robbery3.5A725.8-39.8%
Aggravated Assault12.7A79522.3-42.9%
Burglary21.5B169224.0-10.6%
Larceny107.6C5231116.4-7.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.0C91522.2+8.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Blacksburg Police Department

Blacksburg, SC

Gaffney Police Department

Gaffney, SC

State Transport Police: Cherokee County

Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control:

Forestry Commission: Cherokee County

Department of Natural Resources: Cherokee County

Highway Patrol: Cherokee County