Spartanburg, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Spartanburg Police Department serves the city of Spartanburg, SC in Spartanburg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,693 violent crimes and 11,996 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 334.5 per 100k residents, which is 214.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 586.0 per 100k, 258.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 334.5 | F | 7693 | 106.2 | +214.9% |
| Property Crime | 586.0 | F | 11996 | 163.6 | +258.2% |
| Rape | 7.8 | F | 143 | 3.5 | +120.0% |
| Robbery | 18.1 | F | 356 | 5.8 | +212.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 93.3 | F | 2155 | 22.3 | +319.4% |
| Burglary | 72.6 | F | 2249 | 24.0 | +202.1% |
| Larceny | 401.9 | F | 8468 | 116.4 | +245.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 108.9 | F | 1209 | 22.2 | +391.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | 0 miles | D 159.4 | A 91.1 | Violent: 52.3% lower Property: 84.5% lower |
| Cowpens | 0 miles | D 138.1 | A 46.0 | Violent: 58.7% lower Property: 92.1% lower |
| Inman | 0 miles | C 124.1 | B 124.1 | Violent: 62.9% lower Property: 78.8% lower |
| Pacolet | 0 miles | D 162.5 | D 243.8 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: 58.4% lower |
| Wellford | 0 miles | B 83.3 | B 111.0 | Violent: 75.1% lower Property: 81.0% lower |