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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$2.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Calhoun Falls, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,235 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Calhoun Falls ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Calhoun Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Calhoun Falls is 54.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Calhoun Falls Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Calhoun Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Calhoun Falls, SC see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Calhoun Falls, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Calhoun Falls for 2025 is $2,023,486. This translates to approximately $945 per resident and $2,235 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Calhoun Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Calhoun Falls Compared to Other Cities?

Calhoun Falls, SC:	$945
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Calhoun Falls is $945 per year, which is $481 more than the national average and $279 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Calhoun Falls:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,035 more than in Calhoun Falls.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $635 less than in Calhoun Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Calhoun Falls	Cost per Calhoun Falls Resident
Murder	$843,579	$394
Rape/Sexual Assault	$84,850	$40
Robbery	$29,564	$14
Assault	$375,948	$176
Kidnapping	$40,727	$19
Vehicle Theft	$6,391	$3
Burglary	$101,414	$47
Theft	$263,442	$123
Arson	$8,887	$4
Vandalism	$154,180	$72
Animal Cruelty	$1,538	$1
Drug Crimes	$104,426	$49
Identity Theft	$8,541	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,023,486	$945

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Calhoun Falls, 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 Calhoun Falls totals $6,092,591 ($2,846 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,116,077 ($3,791 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 Calhoun Falls 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Calhoun Falls’s 2,141 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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Calhoun Falls 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 Calhoun Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.114
Robbery	0.4390
Rape	0.6536
Murder	0.2097
Total Violent Crime	7.416 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.76
Vehicle Theft	0.1928
Burglary	5.222
Arson	0.1719
Total Property Crime	29.35 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3137
Drug Crimes	6.594
Vandalism	10.08
Identity Theft	0.5154
Animal Cruelty	0.0971
Total "Other" Rate	17.60 (D-)

Individual Calhoun Falls Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Calhoun Falls is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Calhoun Falls.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mount Carmel, SC	F	F	F
Gill, GA	D-	D+	D-
Middleton, GA	C-	C+	D+
Willington, SC	F	F	F
Montevideo, GA	C	C+	C-
Abbeville, SC	D-	D-	D-
Chennault, GA	C-	C	D
Fortsonia, GA	B-	B-	C+
Ruckersville, GA	B-	B-	C+
Norman, GA	B-	B	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Calhoun Falls 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
Ault, CO	D+	D+	D+
Anahola, HI	B+	B+	B+
Buchanan, TN	C-	C-	C-
Remington, IN	B-	A	A
Goldthwaite, TX	D	D-	D-
Hico, TX	D-	D-	D-
Imperial, NE	D+	B-	B-
Jemez Pueblo, NM	D	C	C
Lone Star, TX	D-	D	D
Marietta, NY	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Calhoun Falls 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 Calhoun Falls, SC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Calhoun Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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