The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 29080, SC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 29080

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 29080.

 

29080, SC Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$4.24 million

Cost of Crime™ for 29080, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $4,468 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 29080 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 29080, SC Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 29080 ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of zip codes but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to 29080's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 29080 is 101.2 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 29080 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 29080 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 6 in the northeast areas to 1 in 21 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 29080, SC see the most incidents - about 62 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 29080, SC

The total projected cost of crime in 29080 for 2025 is $4,237,902. This translates to approximately $1,692 per resident and $4,468 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.4% of the median household income in 29080. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 29080 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

29080, SC: $1692
29115, SC: $1894
29566, SC: $314
South Carolina: $666
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 29080 is $1,692 per year, which is $1,228 more than the national average and $1,027 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 29080:
  • In 29115, SC, crime costs $1,894 per person, which is $201 more than in 29080.
  • In 29566, SC, crime costs $314 per person, which is $1,378 less than in 29080

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 29080 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 29080
Cost per 29080 Resident
Murder
$1.52 million
$607
Rape/Sexual Assault
$116,205
$46
Robbery
$94,220
$38
Assault
$1.02 million
$408
Kidnapping
$45,521
$18
Vehicle Theft
$207,840
$83
Burglary
$148,782
$59
Theft
$602,357
$241
Arson
$10,934
$4
Vandalism
$291,005
$116
Animal Cruelty
$2,491
$1
Drug Crimes
$153,622
$61
Identity Theft
$21,751
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$4,237,902
$1,692

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 29080, SC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 29080 totals $10,918,907 ($4,361 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,156,808 ($6,053 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 29080 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 29080 has 1, have the same problem. Of 29080’s 2,504 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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29080 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 29080 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
14.22
Robbery
1.196
Rape
0.7654
Murder
0.3231
Total Violent Crime
16.51 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
46.45
Vehicle Theft
5.360
Burglary
6.551
Arson
0.1808
Total Property Crime
58.54 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2998
Drug Crimes
8.294
Vandalism
16.27
Identity Theft
1.122
Animal Cruelty
0.1345
Total "Other" Rate
26.12 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 29080 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 29080.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
D
D+
D-
D-
D
F
D-
F
D-
D-
D-
C
D+
C
D-
D-
D-
D
D-
C-
D
F
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

29080 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
C-
C-
C+
B-
B-
A
A-
A-
C
C-
C-
C-
C
C
A-
B-
B-
A
B
B
C-
C+
C+
C-
D-
D-
C
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, 29080 is less safe than the South Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 29080, SC average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 29080 schools on SchoolGrade

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