Williston, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Williston Police Department serves the city of Williston, SC in Barnwell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 369 violent crimes and 674 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 212.2 per 100k residents, which is 99.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 459.9 per 100k, 181.1% above 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 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 FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 212.2 | F | 369 | 106.2 | +99.8% |
| Property Crime | 459.9 | F | 674 | 163.6 | +181.1% |
| Robbery | 35.4 | F | 19 | 5.8 | +508.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.4 | D | 38 | 22.3 | +58.9% |
| Burglary | 70.8 | F | 183 | 24.0 | +194.4% |
| Larceny | 353.7 | F | 440 | 116.4 | +204.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell | 0 miles | F 263.2 | F 592.2 | Violent: 24.0% higher Property: 28.8% higher |
| Blackville | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.9% lower |
| Denmark | 18 miles | C 98.5 | A 32.9 | Violent: 53.6% lower Property: 92.9% lower |
| Allendale | 20 miles | F 574.5 | F 574.5 | Violent: 170.7% higher Property: 24.9% higher |
| Fairfax | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |