SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The Spartanburg Police Department (SPD) said crime across the city continued to decline in 2025, reaching the lowest levels the department has seen in nearly three decades.
Police Chief Alonzo Thompson shared data during a city council meeting on Monday night, crediting the drop to stronger partnerships between law enforcement and the community.
“Policing in partnership isn’t just the memo on the side of our cars,” he said. “This reduction is due to the work we’ve done with individuals, associations, different entities and business communities throughout our city.”
Index crimes were 22% below the 10-year average. According to FBI definitions, that includes murder, non-negligent manslaughter, robbery, forcible rape, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny (including shoplifting), motor vehicle theft, and arson…