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

Crime per Capita in Freedman

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Freedman.

 

Freedman, SC Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D
Other Crime Grade
F

$410,891

Cost of Crime™ for Freedman, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,525 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Freedman ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Freedman's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Freedman is 50.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Freedman Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Freedman varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Freedman, SC see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Freedman, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Freedman for 2025 is $410,891. This translates to approximately $772 per resident and $1,525 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Freedman. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Freedman, SC: $772
Denmark, SC: $1981
Little River, SC: $310
South Carolina: $666
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Freedman is $772 per year, which is $308 more than the national average and $107 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Freedman:
  • In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,208 more than in Freedman.
  • In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $463 less than in Freedman

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Freedman for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Freedman
Cost per Freedman Resident
Murder
$114,228
$215
Rape/Sexual Assault
$26,831
$50
Robbery
$12,079
$23
Assault
$81,338
$153
Kidnapping
$6,546
$12
Vehicle Theft
$18,474
$35
Burglary
$20,512
$39
Theft
$39,148
$74
Arson
$2,360
$4
Vandalism
$36,422
$68
Animal Cruelty
$577
$1
Drug Crimes
$39,203
$74
Identity Theft
$13,173
$25
Total Cost of Crime
$410,891
$772

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Freedman, 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 Freedman totals $911,537 ($1,713 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,322,428 ($2,486 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 Freedman 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 Freedman’s 532 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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Freedman 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 Freedman residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.324
Robbery
0.7218
Rape
0.8318
Murder
0.1143
Total Violent Crime
6.992 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.21
Vehicle Theft
2.243
Burglary
4.251
Arson
0.1837
Total Property Crime
20.89 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2029
Drug Crimes
9.962
Vandalism
9.583
Identity Theft
3.199
Animal Cruelty
0.1467
Total "Other" Rate
23.09 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
D-
F
F
F
D+
C
C-
D+
C+
D+
D-
D-
D-
D-
D+
D-
D+
C-
C-
D-
D+
D
F
D-
D-
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Freedman 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
A+
A
A
C-
C-
C-
B
B+
B+
D+
D+
D+
C
D
D
D
D+
D+
D+
B-
B-
A-
C-
C-
C
A-
A-
B
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Freedman 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 Freedman, SC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Freedman schools on SchoolGrade

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