Laurens, South Carolina Crime Rate
4 years of data (2021–2024) · Population: 9,263
Key Insights
- →Laurens has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 928.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 28% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: stable dangerous — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 3% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.31 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
928.4
+28.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
3001.2
278 total
vs National Avg
↑ 159%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 86
Murder0
Rape4
Robbery4
Aggravated Assault78
Property Crime: 278
Burglary37
Larceny-Theft219
Motor Vehicle Theft22
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,263 | 86 | 928.4 | 0 | 278 | 3001.2 |
| 2023 | 9,239 | 67 | 725.2 | 0 | 277 | 2998.2 |
| 2022 | 9,307 | 58 | 623.2 | 0 | 285 | 3062.2 |
| 2021 | 8,835 | 68 | 769.7 | 1 | 400 | 4527.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F
Safety Grade for Laurens
Based on violent crime rate of 928.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 3% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.