Pickens, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pickens Police Department serves the city of Pickens, SC in Pickens County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 506 violent crimes and 811 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.1 per 100k residents, which is 11.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 236.1 per 100k, 44.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate118.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate236.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents811 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate206.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents711 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.1 | C | 506 | 106.2 | +11.2% |
| Property Crime | 236.1 | D | 811 | 163.6 | +44.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.5 | D | 85 | 22.3 | +32.6% |
| Larceny | 206.6 | F | 711 | 116.4 | +77.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.5 | D | 45 | 22.2 | +33.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 185.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.3% lower |
| Liberty | 0 miles | F 367.4 | D 244.9 | Violent: 211.2% higher Property: 3.7% higher |
| 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: 37.0% higher Property: 32.3% higher |
| Mauldin | 20 miles | B 78.4 | C 174.6 | Violent: 33.6% lower Property: 26.0% lower |