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

Crime per Capita in Gardens Corner

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

 

Gardens Corner, SC Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C-
Other Crime Grade
F

$491,663

Cost of Crime™ for Gardens Corner, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,886 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Gardens Corner ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Gardens Corner's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gardens Corner is 48.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gardens Corner Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gardens Corner varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Gardens Corner, SC see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gardens Corner, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Gardens Corner for 2025 is $491,663. This translates to approximately $839 per resident and $1,886 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Gardens Corner. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gardens Corner Compared to Other Cities?

Gardens Corner, SC: $839
Denmark, SC: $1981
Little River, SC: $310
South Carolina: $666
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gardens Corner is $839 per year, which is $375 more than the national average and $173 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gardens Corner:
  • In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,142 more than in Gardens Corner.
  • In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $529 less than in Gardens Corner

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Gardens Corner for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Gardens Corner
Cost per Gardens Corner Resident
Murder
$135,437
$231
Rape/Sexual Assault
$26,567
$45
Robbery
$6,287
$11
Assault
$145,738
$249
Kidnapping
$8,377
$14
Vehicle Theft
$20,409
$35
Burglary
$17,644
$30
Theft
$30,598
$52
Arson
$2,733
$5
Vandalism
$55,483
$95
Animal Cruelty
$466
$1
Drug Crimes
$41,332
$71
Identity Theft
$594
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$491,663
$839

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gardens Corner, 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 Gardens Corner totals $1,063,086 ($1,814 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,554,749 ($2,653 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 Gardens Corner 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 Gardens Corner’s 586 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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Gardens Corner 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 Gardens Corner residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
8.660
Robbery
0.3411
Rape
0.7477
Murder
0.1230
Total Violent Crime
9.872 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.08
Vehicle Theft
2.249
Burglary
3.320
Arson
0.1931
Total Property Crime
15.84 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2358
Drug Crimes
9.535
Vandalism
13.25
Identity Theft
0.1309
Animal Cruelty
0.1074
Total "Other" Rate
23.26 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gardens Corner 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-
A-
B+
B+
C
B+
B+
D-
D
D
B
A-
A-
F
F
F
A+
A
A
D-
D
D
B
C-
C-
C
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Gardens Corner 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 Gardens Corner, SC average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Gardens Corner schools on SchoolGrade

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