Pickens, SC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 73.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 91.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Pickens, SC has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (51.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 556 total incidents, Pickens shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Pickens demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4556140, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total reported crime count is 556. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 287 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent (141 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (65 incidents), motor vehicle theft (34 incidents), stolen property offenses (33 incidents), and burglary/breaking & entering (14 incidents). Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 223 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 29 incidents, comprising fraud offenses (19 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (8 incidents), and arson (2 incidents). Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 9 incidents, including sex offenses (4 incidents) and kidnapping/abduction (5 incidents). Robbery is also a less frequent occurrence, with 5 reported incidents. Homicide is the least frequent, with 3 reported incidents.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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