Oconee County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Oconee County in SC is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,331 violent crimes and 9,367 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 263.9 per 100k residents, which is 148.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 151.5 per 100k, 7.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate263.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,331 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,066 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate151.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,367 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,848 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,491 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents936 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 263.9 | F | 6331 | 106.2 | +148.5% |
| Property Crime | 151.5 | C | 9367 | 163.6 | -7.4% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 26 | 0.5 | -51.8% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 211 | 3.5 | -40.6% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 70 | 5.8 | -95.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.5 | B | 1066 | 22.3 | -35.0% |
| Burglary | 18.5 | B | 1848 | 24.0 | -23.2% |
| Larceny | 125.1 | C | 6491 | 116.4 | +7.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 936 | 22.2 | -66.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
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