Spartanburg, SC County has been struggling with high crime rates in recent years. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 28.8, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime, which includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft, is also a major issue in Spartanburg with a rate of 55.4, significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Spartanburg are at a higher risk of becoming victims of crime compared to other areas in the country. The county's law enforcement agencies have been working to address these issues and reduce crime rates, but it remains a challenging problem in the community. Increased efforts towards crime prevention and community involvement may help to reduce crime in Spartanburg, making it a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Spartanburg County violent crime is 28.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Spartanburg County property crime is 55.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Spartanburg, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Columbia, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Columbia, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.