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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.27 million

Cost of Crime™ for Estill, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $4,352 per household.

More cost data

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Estill ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Estill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Estill is 101.5 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Estill Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Estill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 20 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Estill, SC see the most incidents - about 95 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Estill, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Estill for 2025 is $4,270,809. This translates to approximately $1,672 per resident and $4,352 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 7.0% of the median household income in Estill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Estill, SC:	$1672
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Estill is $1,672 per year, which is $1,207 more than the national average and $1,006 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Estill:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $309 more than in Estill.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $1,362 less than in Estill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Estill	Cost per Estill Resident
Murder	$1.39 million	$545
Rape/Sexual Assault	$115,085	$45
Robbery	$102,370	$40
Assault	$1.10 million	$431
Kidnapping	$47,892	$19
Vehicle Theft	$222,572	$87
Burglary	$199,813	$78
Theft	$524,681	$205
Arson	$12,250	$5
Vandalism	$367,387	$144
Animal Cruelty	$3,346	$1
Drug Crimes	$165,895	$65
Identity Theft	$14,240	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$4,270,809	$1,672

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Estill, 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 Estill totals $10,100,813 ($3,953 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,371,622 ($5,625 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 Estill 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 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 Estill has 1, have the same problem. Of Estill’s 2,555 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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Estill 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 Estill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	15.01
Robbery	1.274
Rape	0.7429
Murder	0.2902
Total Violent Crime	17.32 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	39.65
Vehicle Theft	5.626
Burglary	8.622
Arson	0.1985
Total Property Crime	54.10 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3091
Drug Crimes	8.778
Vandalism	20.13
Identity Theft	0.7201
Animal Cruelty	0.1770
Total "Other" Rate	30.11 (F)

Individual Estill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lena, SC	F	F	F
Nixville, SC	D	F	D+
Luray, SC	F	F	F
Garnett, SC	F	F	F
Furman, SC	D-	D-	F
Scotia, SC	F	F	F
Miley, SC	D-	F	D
Gifford, SC	F	F	F
Shirley, SC	F	F	F
Pineland, SC	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Estill 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
La Mesa, NM	D+	D-	D-
Zionville, NC	C-	C+	C+
Winchester, NH	C	B	B
Westfield, NC	C-	C	C
Topton, PA	A	A+	A+
Jayess, MS	B+	A+	A+
Hyde Park, VT	B+	B-	B-
Hornsby Bend, TX	A-	C	C
Hemphill, TX	D	D	D
Green Island, NY	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Estill 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 Estill, SC average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Estill schools on SchoolGrade

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