Gaffney, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gaffney Police Department serves the city of Gaffney, SC in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,013 violent crimes and 3,275 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.6 per 100k residents, which is 61.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.0 per 100k, 15.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate40.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,013 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,275 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents447 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,533 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.6 | A | 2013 | 106.2 | -61.8% |
| Property Crime | 138.0 | B | 3275 | 163.6 | -15.6% |
| Robbery | 8.1 | D | 34 | 5.8 | +39.6% |
| Burglary | 40.6 | F | 447 | 24.0 | +68.9% |
| Larceny | 97.4 | B | 2533 | 116.4 | -16.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | 0 miles | C 105.9 | D 211.8 | Violent: 160.9% higher Property: 53.4% higher |
| Spartanburg | 23 miles | F 334.5 | F 586.0 | Violent: 724.0% higher Property: 324.6% higher |
| Duncan | 23 miles | D 159.4 | A 91.1 | Violent: 292.7% higher Property: 34.0% lower |
| Cowpens | 23 miles | D 138.1 | A 46.0 | Violent: 240.1% higher Property: 66.7% lower |
| Inman | 23 miles | C 124.1 | B 124.1 | Violent: 205.8% higher Property: 10.1% lower |