Winnsboro, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Winnsboro Police Department serves the city of Winnsboro, SC in Fairfield County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 301 violent crimes and 310 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.9 per 100k residents, which is 50.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 319.9 per 100k, 95.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 DAnnual Rate159.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate319.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate191.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 159.9 | D | 301 | 106.2 | +50.6% |
| Property Crime | 319.9 | F | 310 | 163.6 | +95.5% |
| Burglary | 191.9 | F | 66 | 24.0 | +698.8% |
| Larceny | 128.0 | C | 222 | 116.4 | +10.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Great Falls | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 105.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.1% lower |
| Fort Lawn | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 104.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.4% lower |
| Chester | 22 miles | F 272.1 | F 272.1 | Violent: 70.1% higher Property: 14.9% lower |
| Forest Acres | 28 miles | F 183.8 | D 241.8 | Violent: 14.9% higher Property: 24.4% lower |