Bennettsville, located in the South Carolina Metro Area, has been struggling with a high rate of crime in recent years. According to data from the US average, the violent crime rate in this area is nearly double at 50, compared to the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Bennettsville is also above the US average at 53.4, compared to 35.4. This encompasses crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This high level of crime can be concerning for residents and local authorities, as they work to find ways to improve safety and security in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bennettsville Metro Area violent crime is 50.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Bennettsville Metro Area property crime is 53.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bennettsville, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Laurinburg, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Laurinburg, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.