Pickens County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pickens County in SC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,009 violent crimes and 1,817 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.8 per 100k residents, which is +52.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 222.3 per 100k, +35.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate161.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,009 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate222.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,817 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate202.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,557 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 161.8 | D | 1009 | 106.2 | +52.4% |
| Property Crime | 222.3 | D | 1817 | 163.6 | +35.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.2 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +188.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.0 | C | 126 | 22.3 | -9.9% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 128 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 202.3 | F | 1557 | 116.4 | +73.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.8 | A | 127 | 22.2 | -55.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Central Police Department
Central, SC
Liberty Police Department
Liberty, SC
Pickens Police Department
Pickens, SC