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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$488,390

Cost of Crime™ for Cordesville, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,831 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cordesville ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Cordesville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cordesville is 39.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cordesville Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cordesville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Cordesville, SC see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cordesville, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Cordesville for 2025 is $488,390. This translates to approximately $760 per resident and $1,831 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Cordesville. 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): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cordesville Compared to Other Cities?

Cordesville, SC:	$760
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cordesville is $760 per year, which is $295 more than the national average and $94 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cordesville:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,221 more than in Cordesville.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $450 less than in Cordesville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cordesville	Cost per Cordesville Resident
Murder	$162,961	$253
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,078	$42
Robbery	$8,138	$13
Assault	$127,647	$199
Kidnapping	$4,270	$7
Vehicle Theft	$20,875	$32
Burglary	$20,864	$32
Theft	$7,372	$11
Arson	$2,512	$4
Vandalism	$59,685	$93
Animal Cruelty	$602	$1
Drug Crimes	$43,006	$67
Identity Theft	$3,380	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$488,390	$760

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cordesville, 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 Cordesville totals $1,243,846 ($1,934 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,732,236 ($2,694 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 Cordesville 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 city has few 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 Cordesville’s 643 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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Cordesville 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 Cordesville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.912
Robbery	0.4024
Rape	0.6945
Murder	0.1349
Total Violent Crime	8.144 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.214
Vehicle Theft	2.097
Burglary	3.577
Arson	0.1618
Total Property Crime	8.050 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1095
Drug Crimes	9.042
Vandalism	12.99
Identity Theft	0.6792
Animal Cruelty	0.1266
Total "Other" Rate	22.95 (F)

Individual Cordesville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Russellville, SC	D	F	B+
Pimlico, SC	D	A	D-
Bethera, SC	C-	D	B+
Oakley, SC	C	D	B
Huger, SC	C	B+	C
Santee Circle, SC	F	D-	F
Moncks Corner, SC	C+	C	B-
Macbeth, SC	C-	C-	C+
Strawberry, SC	A-	A+	A+
Pinopolis, SC	C+	D+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cordesville 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
North Bend, WI	B+	B+	B+
Peters, TX	C-	B-	B-
Partridge, KS	C	C	C
Parkway, MO	C-	D-	D-
Parkers Crossroads, TN	D-	D-	D-
Papaaloa, HI	D-	D	D
Panama, NE	A+	A	A
Palmersville, TN	C+	C+	C+
Orleans, CA	D	F	F
Oliver Beach, MD	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Cordesville is safer 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 Cordesville, SC average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Cordesville schools on SchoolGrade

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