Wellford, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Wellford Police Department serves the city of Wellford, SC in Spartanburg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 95 violent crimes and 149 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.3 per 100k residents, which is 21.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.0 per 100k, 32.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate111.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate111.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime83.3B95106.2-21.6%
Property Crime111.0B149163.6-32.1%
Larceny111.0C118116.4-4.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Spartanburg 0 miles
F 334.5
F 586.0
Violent: 301.6% higher
Property: 427.7% higher
Duncan 0 miles
D 159.4
A 91.1
Violent: 91.4% higher
Property: 18.0% lower
Cowpens 0 miles
D 138.1
A 46.0
Violent: 65.8% higher
Property: 58.6% lower
Inman 0 miles
C 124.1
B 124.1
Violent: 49.0% higher
Property: 11.8% higher
Pacolet 0 miles
D 162.5
D 243.8
Violent: 95.1% higher
Property: 119.5% higher