Pickens, SC Crime


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Pickens, SC has a higher rate of violent crime than the US average; it is 39.7 compared to 22.7 across the nation. Property crime in Pickens, SC is also higher than the national average at 95 compared to 35.4 in the US. This is concerning and suggests that Pickens has a higher rate of criminal activity than many other areas in the country. It is important for residents to take steps to protect themselves from potential danger by staying informed of local crime trends and taking necessary safety precautions when out and about.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Pickens violent crime is 39.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Pickens property crime is 95.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Pickens, SC Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2002713.40032.4680.92853.44542237.4162.1
2003424.80065.4359.53888.9653.63235.30
2004524.20032.8491.53931.8819.12916.1196.6
2005659032.965.9560.15930.81219.14448.1263.6
2006264.9000264.94602.61092.73344.4165.6
2007668.900100.3568.65719.1936.54648.8133.8
2008499033.366.5399.24690.6864.93626.1199.6
2009198.4066.10132.34265.9562.23538.4165.3
2010460.732.965.8131.6230.34902.9658.13915.8329.1
2011379.50126.502534649379.53542.1727.4
2012473.9031.663.2379.15371.2947.93949.4473.9
2013413095.331.8285.96670.91048.35177.9444.7
20151014.331.763.431.7887.57321.7570.56370.8380.3
2016816.80157.1125.7534.17508.6973.96252282.8
2017843.5012531.2687.36529.2718.55498.3312.4
2018820.2031.50788.67381.7536.36246.1599.4
2019599.20157.70441.55897.2693.84888315.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Liberty, SC666.22,220.83,03462019
Easley, SC458.25,133.218,70682019
Central, SC18.62,527.95,219122019
Clemson, SC182.42,422.112,532152019
Salem, SC0.00.0132152019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Liberty, SC666.22,220.83,03462019
Central, SC18.62,527.95,219122019
Salem, SC0.00.0132152019
Travelers Rest, SC93.75,843.84,396162019
Pendleton, SC280.11,556.23,004172017

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This is from a south Orange County, lifelong Southern California girl who knows what a beautiful environment is like. Well - South Carolina made So Cal seem like such  More

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Over 9 years ago

Pickens County, SC is a wonderful place to live, work and retire but the information you're posting regarding education is inaccurate. First of all, our per pupil  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pickens is a beautiful town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As recent home buyers I very much hope Pickens continues to grow and thrive, and at the same  More

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