Simpsonville, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Simpsonville Police Department serves the city of Simpsonville, SC in Greenville County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,961 violent crimes and 3,983 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.3 per 100k residents, which is 14.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 266.9 per 100k, 63.1% 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 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 B
Annual Rate91.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,961 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate266.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,983 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate256.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,373 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime91.3B1961106.2-14.0%
Property Crime266.9F3983163.6+63.1%
Aggravated Assault28.1D26122.3+26.2%
Burglary3.5A33924.0-85.4%
Larceny256.3F3373116.4+120.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.0A26122.2-68.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Greenville 11 miles
D 161.7
F 312.5
Violent: 77.1% higher
Property: 17.1% higher
Mauldin 13 miles
B 78.4
C 174.6
Violent: 14.1% lower
Property: 34.6% lower
Travelers Rest 13 miles
A 56.5
D 226.0
Violent: 38.1% lower
Property: 15.3% lower
Woodruff 13 miles
D 154.3
D 220.4
Violent: 69.0% higher
Property: 17.4% lower
West Pelzer 13 miles
N/A 0.0
A 100.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 62.4% lower