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Georgetown, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Georgetown Police Department serves the city of Georgetown, SC in Georgetown County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,784 violent crimes and 2,173 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 335.8 per 100k residents, which is 216.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 254.7 per 100k, 55.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate335.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,784 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate254.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,173 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate46.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate185.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,750 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime335.8F1784106.2+216.1%
Property Crime254.7D2173163.6+55.7%
Aggravated Assault81.0F51322.3+264.2%
Burglary46.3F27624.0+92.7%
Larceny185.3D1750116.4+59.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft23.2C14022.2+4.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 6

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pawleys Island 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Hemingway 29 miles
F 214.6
F 429.2
Violent: 36.1% lower
Property: 68.5% higher
Kingstree 29 miles
F 427.1
F 689.9
Violent: 27.2% higher
Property: 170.8% higher
Greeleyville 29 miles
N/A 0.0
F 264.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 3.9% higher
Lane 29 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A