Forest Acres, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Forest Acres Police Department serves the city of Forest Acres, SC in Richland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,405 violent crimes and 2,383 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 183.8 per 100k residents, which is 73.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 241.8 per 100k, 47.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate183.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,405 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate77.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate241.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,383 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate212.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,910 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime183.8F1405106.2+73.1%
Property Crime241.8D2383163.6+47.8%
Robbery29.0F365.8+398.8%
Aggravated Assault77.4F16922.3+247.7%
Burglary9.7A30024.0-59.8%
Larceny212.8F1910116.4+82.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.4B17222.2-12.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Springdale 9 miles
F 221.5
D 258.4
Violent: 20.5% higher
Property: 6.8% higher
Pine Ridge 11 miles
F 174.0
A 43.5
Violent: 5.3% lower
Property: 82.0% lower
South Congaree 12 miles
B 84.2
D 210.4
Violent: 54.2% lower
Property: 13.0% lower
Gaston 16 miles
A 61.5
F 369.2
Violent: 66.5% lower
Property: 52.7% higher
Lexington 20 miles
A 35.8
A 83.6
Violent: 80.5% lower
Property: 65.4% lower