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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$299,163

Cost of Crime™ for Fechtig, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,513 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Fechtig ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Fechtig's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fechtig is 47.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fechtig Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fechtig varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Fechtig, SC see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fechtig, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Fechtig for 2025 is $299,163. This translates to approximately $1,046 per resident and $2,513 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.4% of the median household income in Fechtig. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Fechtig, SC:	$1046
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fechtig is $1,046 per year, which is $582 more than the national average and $380 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fechtig:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $935 more than in Fechtig.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $736 less than in Fechtig

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fechtig	Cost per Fechtig Resident
Murder	$138,355	$484
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,158	$46
Robbery	$9,872	$35
Assault	$43,668	$153
Kidnapping	$3,669	$13
Vehicle Theft	$18,743	$66
Burglary	$14,171	$50
Theft	$16,420	$57
Arson	$1,254	$4
Vandalism	$28,003	$98
Animal Cruelty	$267	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,382	$36
Identity Theft	$1,202	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$299,163	$1,046

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fechtig, 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 Fechtig totals $994,171 ($3,476 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,293,334 ($4,522 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 Fechtig 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 Fechtig’s 286 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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Fechtig 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 Fechtig residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.317
Robbery	1.097
Rape	0.7588
Murder	0.2574
Total Violent Crime	7.430 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.09
Vehicle Theft	4.232
Burglary	5.463
Arson	0.1816
Total Property Crime	20.96 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2116
Drug Crimes	4.907
Vandalism	13.71
Identity Theft	0.5431
Animal Cruelty	0.1263
Total "Other" Rate	19.49 (F)

Individual Fechtig Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Early Branch, SC	D-	D+	D-
McPhersonville, SC	D-	D+	F
Horsegall, SC	D-	D-	D-
Varnville, SC	F	F	D-
Grays, SC	F	D+	F
Sniders Crossroads, SC	F	D-	F
Salkehatchie, SC	F	F	F
Yemassee, SC	F	F	F
Miley, SC	D-	F	D
Hampton, SC	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fechtig 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
Ono, PA	A+	A+	A+
Neeper, MO	D-	B-	B-
New Scotland, NY	A	A	A
New Westville, OH	D	B+	B+
Newcastle, OH	A	A-	A-
Noonan, ND	D	B-	B-
Oak Orchard, NY	A	A	A
Oakwood, MO	C+	B	B
Oakwood, ND	D-	D+	D+
Ohiowa, NE	C	C	C

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

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