Lexington, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lexington Police Department serves the city of Lexington, SC in Lexington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,555 violent crimes and 2,459 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.8 per 100k residents, which is 66.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.6 per 100k, 48.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate35.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,555 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,459 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,089 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.8 | A | 1555 | 106.2 | -66.3% |
| Property Crime | 83.6 | A | 2459 | 163.6 | -48.9% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 39 | 3.5 | +12.5% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 209 | 24.0 | -66.9% |
| Larceny | 59.7 | A | 2089 | 116.4 | -48.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 156 | 22.2 | -28.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia | 0 miles | F 288.0 | F 440.5 | Violent: 704.1% higher Property: 427.0% higher |
| Chapin | 0 miles | C 104.8 | A 104.8 | Violent: 192.5% higher Property: 25.4% higher |
| Pelion | 0 miles | F 321.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 796.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Swansea | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 917.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 997.7% higher |
| South Congaree | 9 miles | B 84.2 | D 210.4 | Violent: 135.0% higher Property: 151.8% higher |