Ware Shoals, SC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

159%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ware Shoals_{/100k people}	South Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	59	n/a (estimate)	3,479	2,664	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	9.0	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	117.9	36.4	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	39.2	66.5
Assault	14	n/a	825.5	386.4	264.1
Violent crime	16	n/a (estimate)	943	471	364
Burglary	7	n/a	412.7	321.3	250.7
Theft	33	n/a	1,945.8	1,617.7	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	176.9	254.1	318.7
Property crime	43	n/a (estimate)	2,535	2,193	1,917

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Ware Shoals crime map

The Ware Shoals crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ware Shoals as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Ware Shoals crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ware Shoals crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Ware Shoals crime rates are 53% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Ware Shoals are 159% higher than the national average
In Ware Shoals you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ware Shoals is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ware Shoals has increased by 120%

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Daily Crime In Ware Shoals (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ware Shoals

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ware Shoals is 1 in 107

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ware Shoals is 1 in 40

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ware Shoals is 1 in 29

Year Over Year Crime In Ware Shoals (per 100,000 people)

Ware Shoals police department

Item	Ware Shoals	South Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	5,812	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	5.1	3.3

Sex offenders in South Carolina

State	Total offenders	South Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
South Carolina	15,193	377	266

There are a total of 15,193 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 377 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 42% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Due West, SC	1,189	0	906	906
Watts Mills, SC	1,970	249	1,160	1,409
Belton, SC	4,436	349	1,623	1,971
Abbeville, SC	5,014	226	1,770	1,997
Donalds, SC	313	609	2,833	3,442
Laurens, SC	8,863	725	2,998	3,723
Cross Hill, SC	556	677	3,151	3,827
Ware Shoals, SC	2,455	943	2,535	3,479

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Nettleton, MS	2,455	93	726	819
Canton, MO	2,455	0	804	804
Edgewood CDP, PA	2,454	161	957	1,118
New Palestine, IN	2,456	170	341	511
Driggs, ID	2,454	37	127	164
Ware Shoals, SC	2,455	943	2,535	3,479

Source: The Ware Shoals, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.