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.

See the chart for official numbers: 

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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