Bamberg, SC County has a significantly higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the county's violent crime rate is at 37.3, almost double the national average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Bamberg County is also alarming at 67.1, almost twice the national average of 35.4. This high crime rate could be attributed to various factors such as poverty, lack of employment opportunities, and drug-related activities. The community in Bamberg County must work together with law enforcement to address these issues and create a safer environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bamberg County violent crime is 37.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Bamberg County property crime is 67.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bamberg, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Orangeburg, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Orangeburg, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.