Williston, South Carolina Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 2,851
Key Insights
- →Williston has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 561.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 32.2% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 35.1 per 100K.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 10% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.14 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
561.2
+32.2% YoY
Murder Rate
35.1
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
3928.4
112 total
vs National Avg
↑ 56%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 16
Murder1
Rape2
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault11
Property Crime: 112
Burglary22
Larceny-Theft87
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Arson2
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,851 | 16 | 561.2 | 1 | 112 | 3928.4 |
| 2023 | 2,827 | 12 | 424.5 | 0 | 154 | 5447.5 |
| 2022 | 2,882 | 16 | 555.2 | 4 | 130 | 4510.8 |
| 2021 | 2,890 | 9 | 311.4 | 3 | 102 | 3529.4 |
| 2020 | 2,902 | 22 | 758.1 | 3 | 128 | 4410.8 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Williston
Based on violent crime rate of 561.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 10% 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.