Union County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in SC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,096 violent crimes and 4,306 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.3 per 100k residents, which is 18.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 261.4 per 100k, 59.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,096 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate261.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,306 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate199.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,200 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents346 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.3 | B | 3096 | 106.2 | -18.7% |
| Property Crime | 261.4 | D | 4306 | 163.6 | +59.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 60 | 3.5 | +20.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 46 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.0 | B | 508 | 22.3 | -23.6% |
| Burglary | 33.5 | D | 739 | 24.0 | +39.3% |
| Larceny | 199.8 | F | 3200 | 116.4 | +71.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.1 | D | 346 | 22.2 | +27.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Union Police Department
Union, SC
Jonesville Police Department
Jonesville, SC