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Saluda County, SC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Saluda County in SC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 258 violent crimes and 271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is -53.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.7 per 100k, -17.0% below 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 A
Annual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate135.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate119.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.5A258106.2-53.4%
Property Crime135.7B271163.6-17.0%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A143.5-100.0%
Robbery16.5F105.8+183.9%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5922.3-100.0%
Burglary16.5B6924.0-31.3%
Larceny119.2C182116.4+2.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1822.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Saluda Police Department

Saluda, SC

Ridge Spring Police Department

Ridge Spring, SC