Saluda County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Saluda County in SC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 886 violent crimes and 1,019 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.9 per 100k residents, which is 41.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.3 per 100k, 33.8% below 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 AAnnual Rate61.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents886 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,019 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents652 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.9 | A | 886 | 106.2 | -41.7% |
| Property Crime | 108.3 | B | 1019 | 163.6 | -33.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 45 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 11.0 | F | 18 | 5.8 | +89.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 177 | 22.3 | -50.1% |
| Burglary | 13.2 | A | 248 | 24.0 | -44.9% |
| Larceny | 90.6 | B | 652 | 116.4 | -22.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 106 | 22.2 | -79.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
Saluda Police Department
Saluda, SC
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