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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$646,190

Cost of Crime™ for Foreston, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,536 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Foreston ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Foreston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Foreston is 71.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Foreston Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Foreston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 16 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Foreston, SC see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Foreston, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Foreston for 2025 is $646,190. This translates to approximately $1,079 per resident and $2,536 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.3% of the median household income in Foreston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

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

Foreston, SC:	$1079
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Foreston is $1,079 per year, which is $615 more than the national average and $413 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Foreston:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $902 more than in Foreston.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $769 less than in Foreston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Foreston	Cost per Foreston Resident
Murder	$220,640	$368
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,195	$45
Robbery	$6,843	$11
Assault	$137,559	$230
Kidnapping	$7,468	$12
Vehicle Theft	$32,667	$55
Burglary	$25,907	$43
Theft	$116,773	$195
Arson	$2,060	$3
Vandalism	$40,647	$68
Animal Cruelty	$419	$1
Drug Crimes	$27,010	$45
Identity Theft	$1,002	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$646,190	$1,079

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Foreston, 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 Foreston totals $1,627,008 ($2,716 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,273,198 ($3,795 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 Foreston 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 Foreston’s 599 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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Foreston 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 Foreston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.996
Robbery	0.3632
Rape	0.7488
Murder	0.1960
Total Violent Crime	9.304 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	37.64
Vehicle Theft	3.522
Burglary	4.768
Arson	0.1424
Total Property Crime	46.07 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2056
Drug Crimes	6.096
Vandalism	9.499
Identity Theft	0.2160
Animal Cruelty	0.0946
Total "Other" Rate	16.11 (D-)

Individual Foreston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wilson, SC	F	D-	F
Greeleyville, SC	F	F	F
Workman, SC	D-	D-	D-
Manning, SC	F	D-	D-
Jordan, SC	D-	D-	D
Davis Station, SC	F	F	F
Salters, SC	F	F	F
Lane, SC	F	F	F
Alcolu, SC	D	D	D+
Kingstree, SC	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Foreston 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
Springville, VA	C+	C	C
Howardsville, MI	A+	B	B
Humphreys, LA	B+	C+	C+
Hurstville, IA	C-	B+	B+
Irwinville, GA	C-	D-	D-
Isom, VA	C-	B-	B-
Jacksonville, KY	A+	A	A
Jackstown, KY	C	C-	C-
Scottsburg, KY	C	A	A
Shorterville, AL	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Foreston 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 Foreston, SC average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Foreston schools on SchoolGrade

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