Williamston, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Williamston Police Department serves the city of Williamston, SC in Anderson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 488 violent crimes and 532 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.6 per 100k residents, which is 55.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.3 per 100k, 41.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.6 | A | 488 | 106.2 | -55.1% |
| Property Crime | 95.3 | A | 532 | 163.6 | -41.7% |
| Robbery | 23.8 | F | 15 | 5.8 | +309.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.8 | C | 109 | 22.3 | +7.1% |
| Burglary | 23.8 | C | 78 | 24.0 | -0.8% |
| Larceny | 71.5 | A | 401 | 116.4 | -38.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton | 0 miles | D 133.5 | C 178.0 | Violent: 180.2% higher Property: 86.8% higher |
| Pendleton | 0 miles | A 55.0 | A 82.5 | Violent: 15.4% higher Property: 13.5% lower |
| Iva | 0 miles | B 85.3 | F 682.6 | Violent: 79.1% higher Property: 616.2% higher |
| Anderson | 1 miles | F 210.5 | F 501.3 | Violent: 341.8% higher Property: 426.0% higher |
| West Pelzer | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 100.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 5.2% higher |