Cherokee, SC County has unfortunately been plagued by high rates of both violent and property crime. According to the latest statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 36.1, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Cherokee County are at a higher risk of experiencing violent incidents such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the county has a property crime rate of 69.9, more than double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high rates of crime have had a significant impact on the community, causing fear and concern among its residents. Law enforcement and local officials have been working tirelessly to address the issue and make Cherokee County a safer place for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cherokee County violent crime is 36.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Cherokee County property crime is 69.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cherokee, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rock Hill, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.