West Union, SC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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252%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

115%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

280%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Union_{/100k people}	South Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	29	n/a (estimate)	7,455	2,403	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.5	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	257.1	37.1	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	35.1	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	514.1	357.1	256.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	771	437	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	282.4	229.2
Theft	24	n/a	6,169.7	1,468.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	514.1	215.1	258.8
Property crime	26	n/a (estimate)	6,684	1,966	1,760

West Union crime map

The West Union crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Union as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The West Union crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Union crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

West Union crime rates are 252% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in West Union are 115% higher than the national average
In West Union you have a 1 in 14 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Union is safer than 9% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Union has increased by 118%

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Daily Crime In West Union (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Union

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Union is 1 in 130

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Union is 1 in 15

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Union is 1 in 14

Year Over Year Crime In West Union (per 100,000 people)

West Union police department

Item	West Union	South Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2	5,812	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	6.8	5.1	3.3

There are a total of 2 West Union police officers. This results in 6.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.8% greater than the South Carolina average and 108.5% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in South Carolina

State	Total offenders	South Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
South Carolina	15,193	377	266

There are a total of 15,193 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 377 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 42% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Utica, SC	1,761	184	829	1,013
Walhalla, SC	4,377	236	802	1,038
Six Mile, SC	960	190	853	1,043
Westminster, SC	2,543	206	1,603	1,808
Pendleton, SC	3,245	296	1,590	1,886
Clemson, SC	16,917	162	1,987	2,149
Seneca, SC	8,424	615	1,724	2,339
West Union, SC	319	771	6,684	7,455

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Creekside, PA	319	363	2,115	2,478
Arpin, WI	319	387	1,607	1,995
Horn Hill, AL	319	369	1,604	1,972
Haydenville, OH	319	436	2,298	2,734
Bronwood, GA	319	470	2,412	2,882
West Union, SC	319	771	6,684	7,455

Source: The West Union, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.