Pickens County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pickens County in SC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,365 violent crimes and 7,378 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.7 per 100k residents, which is 29.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 179.9 per 100k, 10.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 DAnnual Rate137.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,365 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents939 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,378 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,527 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,867 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents930 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.7 | D | 5365 | 106.2 | +29.6% |
| Property Crime | 179.9 | C | 7378 | 163.6 | +10.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.6 | F | 136 | 3.5 | +143.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 54 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.1 | C | 939 | 22.3 | -9.9% |
| Burglary | 3.8 | A | 1527 | 24.0 | -84.3% |
| Larceny | 157.7 | D | 4867 | 116.4 | +35.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 930 | 22.2 | -52.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
Central Police Department
Central, SC
Liberty Police Department
Liberty, SC
Pickens Police Department
Pickens, SC