York, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The York Police Department serves the city of York, SC in York County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,517 violent crimes and 1,807 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 287.5 per 100k residents, which is 170.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 264.5 per 100k, 61.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate287.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,517 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate264.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,807 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate230.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,497 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 287.5 | F | 1517 | 106.2 | +170.7% |
| Property Crime | 264.5 | F | 1807 | 163.6 | +61.6% |
| Rape | 11.5 | F | 31 | 3.5 | +225.2% |
| Burglary | 34.5 | D | 219 | 24.0 | +43.5% |
| Larceny | 230.0 | F | 1497 | 116.4 | +97.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover | 0 miles | C 103.1 | A 77.3 | Violent: 64.1% lower Property: 70.8% lower |
| Fort Mill | 0 miles | A 23.3 | A 52.5 | Violent: 91.9% lower Property: 80.2% lower |
| Rock Hill | 9 miles | D 149.3 | D 229.9 | Violent: 48.1% lower Property: 13.1% lower |
| Tega Cay | 9 miles | A 21.3 | A 35.5 | Violent: 92.6% lower Property: 86.6% lower |
| Chester | 18 miles | F 272.1 | F 272.1 | Violent: 5.3% lower Property: 2.9% higher |