About the Indicators
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Adult Crime Index
This indicator illustrates the trend in the total number of victimization crimes in Spartanburg County reported to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) annually. Violent crimes includes homicide, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery. Serious property crime includes burglary, larceny, auto theft, and arson. There has been a general decrease in victimization crimes in Spartanburg County. Juvenile Cases & Commitments This indicator shows the trend in the total number of juveniles (ages 10-16) processed for all types of crimes in Spartanburg County. Referred cases may be prosecuted, sent to arbitration/pre-trial intervention, or dismissed. Juveniles committed to an institution have generally committed more serious crimes. There has been an improved systemic emphasis involving youth service agencies, school resource officers, and mental health agencies on placement and treatment options for juveniles. The chart shows the number of juveniles committed to an institution and these numbers may be interpreted as evidence of failed intervention efforts. Commitments to South Carolina Department of Corrections This indicator shows the rate of individuals committed to the South Carolina Department of Corrections in 2003. Fifty-five percent of Spartanburg County felons are minorities, as compared to 69% for South Carolina. Traffice Incidents This indicator illustrates the trend in the number of fatal collisions and persons killed annually. Following a national trend, the incident rate decreased between 2001 and 2002. In South Carolina, the number of fatal collisions decreased 1.4% in the same period. |
