Gowensville, SC Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Gowensville in green. The most dangerous areas in Gowensville are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Gowensville, SC Safe from Arson?

The D+ grade means the rate of arson is higher than the average US city. Gowensville is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of cities are safer and 30% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Gowensville's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Gowensville is 0.1437 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Gowensville generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Gowensville may be as high as 1 in 6,350 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 7,331 in the south part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more arson occurs in the north parts of Gowensville, SC: about 0 per year. The east part of Gowensville has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

How Gowensville's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in Gowensville to the South Carolina state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the arson rate, Gowensville is less safe than the South Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Arson in Gowensville, SC

Arson is projected to cost the residents of Gowensville about $1,791 in 2025, or roughly $3 per resident. This is part of Gowensville's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Gowensville, including every crime type and how Gowensville compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Arson Map

Remember that arson rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Gowensville's crime maps on the Gowensville overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Gowensville, SC at ISP Reports.

Individual Gowensville Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Gowensville is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Gowensville.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Landrum, SC	D	C-	D+	C-
Campobello, SC	C-	C	C+	C-
Tryon, NC	C-	C-	B-	D-
Lynn, NC	C+	C+	A	D-
Columbus, NC	B-	B-	B+	D
Inman, SC	C	C	B-	C
Saluda, NC	D+	C-	C-	D-
Holly Springs, SC	C	B	B	B-
Fingerville, SC	D	D+	C-	D+
Travelers Rest, SC	D+	C-	C-	C-

Arson in City with Similar Populations

Gowensville is higher versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares arson in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Wooden Shoe Village, MI	C+	C-	C-	C
Bagley, IA	A	A	A	B-
Baileyton, TN	C	C+	C+	C-
Baileyville, IL	A	B	B	A-
Baileyville, KS	B-	B-	B-	D+
Bethera, SC	C-	D	D	C-
Birch River, WV	B	D	D	C
Wood, IA	A-	C+	C+	B
Wood Springs, TX	C-	B-	B-	C+
Abernant, AL	B-	B	B	D

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Gowensville, SC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Gowensville schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Gowensville, SC

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.