Crime & Safety
Violent Crime, Rape, Arson Up In 2011
The only drops in Richland County crime were homicide, robbery, larceny and motor vehicle theft.

One more forcible rape and 16 more arsons were reported in 2011 than were in 2010.
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Crime
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2011
2010
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Violent Crime
2390
2,366
Homicide
12
13
Rape
94
93
Robbery
311
406
Aggravated Assault
1,973
1,854
Property Crime
9,681
9,954
Burglary
2,784
2,860
Larceny
5,913
5,947
Motor Vehicle Theft
984
1,147
Arson
42
26
Statewide numbers reflect different trends. In South Carolina, violent crimes, robbery and aggravated assault are all down.
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