Crime per Capita in Dillon County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Dillon County.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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F |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$27.6 million
Cost of Crime™ for Dillon County, SC
In 2025, crime will cost $2,782 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Dillon County 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 Dillon County, SC Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Dillon County ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of counties but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Dillon County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Dillon County is 69.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dillon County Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dillon County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the north areas to 1 in 23 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Dillon County, SC see the most incidents - about 388 per year. In contrast, the south part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Dillon County, SC
The total projected cost of crime in Dillon County for 2025 is $27,557,052. This translates to approximately $1,043 per resident and $2,782 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.5% of the median household income in Dillon County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Dillon County Compared to Other Counties?
| Dillon County, SC: | $1043 |
|---|---|
| Richland County, SC: | $986 |
| Berkeley County, SC: | $435 |
| South Carolina: | $666 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Dillon County is $1,043 per year, which is $579 more than the national average and $377 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Dillon County:
- In Richland County, SC, crime costs $986 per person, which is $57 less than in Dillon County.
- In Berkeley County, SC, crime costs $435 per person, which is $608 less than in Dillon County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Dillon County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Dillon County |
Cost per Dillon County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$8.25 million |
$312 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.22 million |
$46 |
Robbery |
$510,069 |
$19 |
Assault |
$6.37 million |
$241 |
Kidnapping |
$435,023 |
$16 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.17 million |
$44 |
Burglary |
$1.68 million |
$64 |
Theft |
$4.01 million |
$152 |
Arson |
$101,413 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$2.27 million |
$86 |
Animal Cruelty |
$28,129 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$1.32 million |
$50 |
Identity Theft |
$198,082 |
$7 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$27,557,052 |
$1,043 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dillon County, 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 Dillon County totals $62,259,203 ($2,356 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $89,816,255 ($3,399 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 Dillon County 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 county 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 Dillon County has 3, have the same problem. Of Dillon County’s 26,423 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 Dillon County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
8.392 |
Robbery |
0.6137 |
Rape |
0.7595 |
Murder |
0.1661 |
Total Violent Crime |
9.931 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
29.34 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.865 |
Burglary |
7.007 |
Arson |
0.1589 |
Total Property Crime |
39.37 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2715 |
Drug Crimes |
6.730 |
Vandalism |
12.02 |
Identity Theft |
0.9685 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1439 |
Total "Other" Rate |
20.14 (F) |
Individual Dillon County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Dillon County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Dillon County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | D- | F | |
D | D | D | |
D | D- | D+ | |
D | D- | D+ | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Dillon County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C- | C- | C- | |
F | F | F | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Dillon County 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 Dillon County, SC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dillon County schools on SchoolGrade
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