The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 29601, SC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$14.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 29601, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,843 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 29601 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 29601, SC Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 29601 ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of zip codes but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to 29601's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 29601 is 84.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 29601 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 29601 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the central areas to 1 in 21 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 29601, SC see the most incidents - about 305 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 55 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 29601, SC

The total projected cost of crime in 29601 for 2025 is $14,214,795. This translates to approximately $1,015 per resident and $1,843 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in 29601. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 29601 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

29601, SC:	$1015
29115, SC:	$1894
29566, SC:	$314
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 29601 is $1,015 per year, which is $550 more than the national average and $349 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 29601:

In 29115, SC, crime costs $1,894 per person, which is $879 more than in 29601.
In 29566, SC, crime costs $314 per person, which is $700 less than in 29601

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 29601 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 29601	Cost per 29601 Resident
Murder	$1.82 million	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$635,101	$45
Robbery	$277,075	$20
Assault	$3.85 million	$275
Kidnapping	$169,214	$12
Vehicle Theft	$1.54 million	$110
Burglary	$922,823	$66
Theft	$2.46 million	$176
Arson	$49,908	$4
Vandalism	$1.15 million	$82
Animal Cruelty	$14,156	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.21 million	$86
Identity Theft	$119,693	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$14,214,795	$1,015

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 29601, 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 29601 totals $16,216,530 ($1,157 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,431,326 ($2,172 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 29601 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 central 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 29601 has 20, have the same problem. Of 29601’s 14,010 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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29601 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 29601 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.564
Robbery	0.6287
Rape	0.7476
Murder	0.0691
Total Violent Crime	11.01 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	33.94
Vehicle Theft	7.107
Burglary	7.262
Arson	0.1475
Total Property Crime	48.45 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1992
Drug Crimes	11.65
Vandalism	11.47
Identity Theft	1.104
Animal Cruelty	0.1366
Total "Other" Rate	24.56 (F)

Individual 29601 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 29601 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 29601.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
29614, SC	C-	C+	C
29611, SC	F	F	D-
29609, SC	D-	D	D-
29605, SC	D-	D-	D-
29607, SC	F	D+	D-
29617, SC	D	D	D
29615, SC	D-	B-	D-
29662, SC	D	C+	D
29687, SC	D+	C+	C-
29650, SC	D+	B	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

29601 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
99006, WA	D+	B-	B-
02482, MA	B-	C-	C-
07504, NJ	B	C+	C+
98948, WA	F	C+	C+
98848, WA	D-	C-	C-
14513, NY	A-	C+	C+
15218, PA	C	C-	C-
15668, PA	A	A+	A+
28315, NC	C-	B-	B-
74033, OK	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, 29601 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 29601, SC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 29601 schools on SchoolGrade

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