Westminster, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westminster Police Department serves the city of Westminster, SC in Oconee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 323 violent crimes and 404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.3 per 100k residents, which is 21.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.3 per 100k, 49.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 BAnnual Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.3 | B | 323 | 106.2 | -21.6% |
| Property Crime | 83.3 | A | 404 | 163.6 | -49.1% |
| Larceny | 83.3 | B | 271 | 116.4 | -28.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 0 miles | F 221.2 | B 110.6 | Violent: 165.7% higher Property: 32.8% higher |
| West Union | 0 miles | F 1041.7 | F 520.8 | Violent: 1151.1% higher Property: 525.5% higher |
| Walhalla | 1 miles | D 143.4 | A 95.6 | Violent: 72.2% higher Property: 14.8% higher |
| 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: 123.2% higher |