Liberty, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Liberty Police Department serves the city of Liberty, SC in Pickens County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 412 violent crimes and 411 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 367.4 per 100k residents, which is 245.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 244.9 per 100k, 49.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 367.4 | F | 412 | 106.2 | +245.9% |
| Property Crime | 244.9 | D | 411 | 163.6 | +49.7% |
| Rape | 30.6 | F | 9 | 3.5 | +765.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.6 | D | 35 | 22.3 | +37.6% |
| Larceny | 214.3 | F | 313 | 116.4 | +84.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 185.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.1% lower |
| Pickens | 0 miles | C 118.1 | D 236.1 | Violent: 67.9% lower Property: 3.6% lower |
| Salem | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Greenville | 19 miles | D 161.7 | F 312.5 | Violent: 56.0% lower Property: 27.6% higher |
| Mauldin | 20 miles | B 78.4 | C 174.6 | Violent: 78.7% lower Property: 28.7% lower |