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 F
Annual Rate334.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,693 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate93.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,155 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate586.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,996 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,249 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate401.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,468 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate108.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,209 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime334.5F7693106.2+214.9%
Property Crime586.0F11996163.6+258.2%
Rape7.8F1433.5+120.0%
Robbery18.1F3565.8+212.0%
Aggravated Assault93.3F215522.3+319.4%
Burglary72.6F224924.0+202.1%
Larceny401.9F8468116.4+245.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft108.9F120922.2+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