West Union, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Union Police Department serves the city of West Union, SC in Oconee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 31 violent crimes and 61 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1041.7 per 100k residents, which is 880.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 520.8 per 100k, 218.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 FAnnual Rate1041.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate520.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate520.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 1041.7 | F | 31 | 106.2 | +880.8% |
Property Crime | 520.8 | F | 61 | 163.6 | +218.3% |
Larceny | 520.8 | F | 48 | 116.4 | +347.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seneca | 0 miles | F 221.2 | B 110.6 | Violent: 78.8% lower Property: 78.8% lower |
Westminster | 0 miles | B 83.3 | A 83.3 | Violent: 92.0% lower Property: 84.0% lower |
Walhalla | 1 miles | D 143.4 | A 95.6 | Violent: 86.2% lower Property: 81.6% lower |
Salem | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Central | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 185.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 64.3% lower |