Edgefield County Crime & Safety

Edgefield County has a total crime rate of 771.5 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (87.8 per 100K) and property crimes (683.7 per 100K).

Edgefield County has a safety score of 67/100, rated "Average". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #1 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for safety (1 = safest).

The county stands as a state leader in safety, significantly exceeding the South Carolina average score of 95.4. It is one of the most secure counties for families and visitors alike.

Violent crime occurs at a very low rate of 87.8 per 100K, while property crime is limited to 683.7. These statistics highlight a community where major incidents are rare compared to national norms.

Crime data for Edgefield County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Edgefield County has a safety score of 67/100, which is above the South Carolina average of 14/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.