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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$449,167

Cost of Crime™ for Fenwick Hills, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,127 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Fenwick Hills ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Fenwick Hills's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fenwick Hills is 31.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fenwick Hills, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Fenwick Hills for 2025 is $449,167. This translates to approximately $380 per resident and $1,127 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Fenwick Hills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fenwick Hills Compared to Other Cities?

Fenwick Hills, SC:	$380
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fenwick Hills is $380 per year, which is $84 less than the national average and $285 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fenwick Hills:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,600 more than in Fenwick Hills.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $71 less than in Fenwick Hills

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fenwick Hills	Cost per Fenwick Hills Resident
Murder	$86,824	$74
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,260	$39
Robbery	$10,818	$9
Assault	$41,687	$35
Kidnapping	$9,293	$8
Vehicle Theft	$51,778	$44
Burglary	$22,376	$19
Theft	$69,229	$59
Arson	$3,072	$3
Vandalism	$20,768	$18
Animal Cruelty	$1,102	$1
Drug Crimes	$83,053	$70
Identity Theft	$2,908	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$449,167	$380

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fenwick Hills, 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 Fenwick Hills totals $813,052 ($688 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,262,219 ($1,069 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 Fenwick Hills 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 Fenwick Hills’s 1,181 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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Fenwick Hills 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 Fenwick Hills residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.229
Robbery	0.2912
Rape	0.6460
Murder	0.0391
Total Violent Crime	2.205 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.32
Vehicle Theft	2.831
Burglary	2.089
Arson	0.1077
Total Property Crime	16.35 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1298
Drug Crimes	9.507
Vandalism	2.461
Identity Theft	0.3181
Animal Cruelty	0.1261
Total "Other" Rate	12.54 (D)

Individual Fenwick Hills Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Johns Island, SC	C-	C+	C
Red Top, SC	C	B-	B-
Legareville, SC	F	D-	D-
Yonges Island, SC	D+	C-	C-
Wadmalaw Island, SC	D-	D+	D-
Ravenel, SC	D+	C-	D+
Charleston, SC	D-	D	D
Hollywood, SC	D	D+	D+
Meggett, SC	D+	C-	D+
Kiawah Island, SC	D-	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fenwick Hills 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
Shafter, IL	B	A	A
Hardware, VA	B	A+	A+
Harvey, KY	B	A-	A-
Hawkins, MI	A-	C	C
Haywood City, MO	C-	B-	B-
Hebron, MS	B	A-	A-
Hebron, ND	C-	B-	B-
Hewett, WV	A-	B	B
Rosston, AR	D	F	F
Happy, TX	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Fenwick Hills is safer than the South Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Fenwick Hills, SC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Fenwick Hills schools on SchoolGrade

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