Ware Shoals, SC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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33%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

129%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; 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	48	n/a (estimate)	2,819	2,403	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.5	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	117.4	37.1	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	35.1	60.6
Assault	12	n/a	704.6	357.1	256.1
Violent crime	14	n/a (estimate)	822	437	359
Burglary	8	n/a	469.8	282.4	229.2
Theft	24	n/a	1,409.3	1,468.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	117.4	215.1	258.8
Property crime	34	n/a (estimate)	1,996	1,966	1,760

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 33% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Ware Shoals are 129% higher than the national average
In Ware Shoals you have a 1 in 36 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 decreased by 19%

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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 122

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ware Shoals is 1 in 51

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ware Shoals is 1 in 36

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	493	493
Watts Mills, SC	1,970	231	1,040	1,271
Abbeville, SC	5,014	370	1,316	1,686
Belton, SC	4,436	323	1,455	1,778
Donalds, SC	313	565	2,540	3,105
Honea Path, SC	3,753	692	2,588	3,280
Cross Hill, SC	556	628	2,824	3,452
Ware Shoals, SC	2,455	822	1,996	2,819

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Nettleton, MS	2,455	96	624	720
Canton, MO	2,455	0	441	441
McConnelsville, OH	2,456	306	1,164	1,470
Edgewood CDP, PA	2,454	149	870	1,019
New Palestine, IN	2,456	234	78	313
Ware Shoals, SC	2,455	822	1,996	2,819

Source: The Ware Shoals, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.