Crime per Capita in Anderson
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Anderson.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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D |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$52.7 million
Cost of Crime™ for Anderson, SC
In 2025, crime will cost $1,484 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Anderson 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 Anderson, SC Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Anderson ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Anderson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Anderson is 42.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Anderson Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Anderson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Anderson, SC see the most incidents - about 515 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 265 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Anderson, SC
The total projected cost of crime in Anderson for 2025 is $52,677,217. This translates to approximately $622 per resident and $1,484 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Anderson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Anderson Compared to Other Cities?
| Anderson, SC: | $622 |
|---|---|
| Denmark, SC: | $1981 |
| Little River, SC: | $310 |
| South Carolina: | $666 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Anderson is $622 per year, which is $158 more than the national average and $44 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Anderson:
- In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,359 more than in Anderson.
- In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $312 less than in Anderson
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Anderson for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Anderson |
Cost per Anderson Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$14.7 million |
$174 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$3.76 million |
$44 |
Robbery |
$951,450 |
$11 |
Assault |
$11.8 million |
$140 |
Kidnapping |
$695,498 |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.42 million |
$17 |
Burglary |
$3.04 million |
$36 |
Theft |
$7.34 million |
$87 |
Arson |
$252,254 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$3.29 million |
$39 |
Animal Cruelty |
$59,014 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$4.81 million |
$57 |
Identity Theft |
$525,736 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$52,677,217 |
$622 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Anderson, 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 Anderson totals $118,868,255 ($1,403 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $171,545,472 ($2,025 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 Anderson 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 northwest part of the city 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 Anderson has 8, have the same problem. Of Anderson’s 84,701 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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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 Anderson residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.858 |
Robbery |
0.3571 |
Rape |
0.7329 |
Murder |
0.0924 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.040 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
16.72 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.081 |
Burglary |
3.952 |
Arson |
0.1233 |
Total Property Crime |
21.88 (D) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1354 |
Drug Crimes |
7.685 |
Vandalism |
5.440 |
Identity Theft |
0.8019 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0942 |
Total "Other" Rate |
14.16 (D) |
Individual Anderson Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Anderson is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Anderson.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | C | B+ | |
D- | D | D | |
D- | F | D | |
D- | D+ | D- | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D | D | |
D- | D | D- | |
D- | C- | D | |
C- | C- | C+ | |
D+ | D | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Anderson is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D | D | |
D- | D | D | |
C- | C | C | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | A | A | |
D- | D | D | |
C- | B- | B- | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Anderson is as safe as 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 Anderson, SC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Anderson schools on SchoolGrade
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