Florence County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Florence County in SC is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 19,734 violent crimes and 23,924 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.6 per 100k residents, which is 55.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 127.3 per 100k, 22.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate164.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19,734 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents470 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,833 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,924 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,907 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,509 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,371 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.6 | D | 19734 | 106.2 | +55.0% |
| Property Crime | 127.3 | B | 23924 | 163.6 | -22.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 128 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 470 | 3.5 | -79.4% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 547 | 5.8 | -50.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.4 | F | 4833 | 22.3 | +148.8% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 3907 | 24.0 | -35.9% |
| Larceny | 98.0 | B | 17509 | 116.4 | -15.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.4 | A | 2371 | 22.2 | -39.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Florence County Sheriff's Office
Florence Police Department
Florence, SC
Lake City Police Department
Lake City, SC
Coward Police Department
Coward, SC
Johnsonville Police Department
Johnsonville, SC
Olanta Police Department
Olanta, SC
Pamplico Police Department
Pamplico, SC
Quinby Police Department
Quinby, SC
Scranton Police Department
Scranton, SC
Timmonsville Police Department
Timmonsville, SC