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 F
Annual Rate1041.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate520.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate520.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime1041.7F31106.2+880.8%
Property Crime520.8F61163.6+218.3%
Larceny520.8F48116.4+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