Oconee County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Oconee County in SC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,865 violent crimes and 1,750 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 297.9 per 100k residents, which is +180.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 162.1 per 100k, -0.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate297.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,865 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,750 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate136.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,273 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 297.9 | F | 1865 | 106.2 | +180.5% |
| Property Crime | 162.1 | C | 1750 | 163.6 | -0.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 38 | 3.5 | -37.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 26 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.0 | A | 304 | 22.3 | -37.2% |
| Burglary | 18.8 | B | 332 | 24.0 | -21.9% |
| Larceny | 136.3 | C | 1273 | 116.4 | +17.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 132 | 22.2 | -68.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Seneca Police Department
Seneca, SC
Walhalla Police Department
Walhalla, SC
Westminster Police Department
Westminster, SC
West Union Police Department
West Union, SC
Salem Police Department
Salem, SC