Union County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in SC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,900 violent crimes and 2,534 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.1 per 100k residents, which is +14.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 367.0 per 100k, +124.3% 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 CAnnual Rate121.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,900 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate367.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,534 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate296.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,915 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.1 | C | 1900 | 106.2 | +14.1% |
| Property Crime | 367.0 | F | 2534 | 163.6 | +124.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 38 | 3.5 | +80.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.5 | C | 324 | 22.3 | +14.6% |
| Burglary | 44.6 | F | 461 | 24.0 | +85.7% |
| Larceny | 296.9 | F | 1915 | 116.4 | +155.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.5 | C | 152 | 22.2 | +15.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union Police Department
Union, SC
Jonesville Police Department
Jonesville, SC