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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$529,554

Cost of Crime™ for Goodwins Crossroads, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,758 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Goodwins Crossroads ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Goodwins Crossroads's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Goodwins Crossroads is 41.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Goodwins Crossroads Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Goodwins Crossroads varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Goodwins Crossroads, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Goodwins Crossroads for 2025 is $529,554. This translates to approximately $701 per resident and $1,758 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Goodwins Crossroads. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Goodwins Crossroads Compared to Other Cities?

Goodwins Crossroads, SC:	$701
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Goodwins Crossroads is $701 per year, which is $237 more than the national average and $36 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Goodwins Crossroads:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,279 more than in Goodwins Crossroads.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $392 less than in Goodwins Crossroads

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Goodwins Crossroads	Cost per Goodwins Crossroads Resident
Murder	$204,919	$271
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,417	$44
Robbery	$7,436	$10
Assault	$94,581	$125
Kidnapping	$8,612	$11
Vehicle Theft	$4,507	$6
Burglary	$29,531	$39
Theft	$69,219	$92
Arson	$2,566	$3
Vandalism	$37,211	$49
Animal Cruelty	$337	$0
Drug Crimes	$33,421	$44
Identity Theft	$3,796	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$529,554	$701

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Goodwins Crossroads, 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 Goodwins Crossroads totals $1,542,514 ($2,043 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,072,068 ($2,744 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 Goodwins Crossroads 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 Goodwins Crossroads’s 755 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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Goodwins Crossroads 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 Goodwins Crossroads residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.362
Robbery	0.3131
Rape	0.7300
Murder	0.1444
Total Violent Crime	5.550 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.70
Vehicle Theft	0.3855
Burglary	4.312
Arson	0.1407
Total Property Crime	22.54 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1881
Drug Crimes	5.984
Vandalism	6.899
Identity Theft	0.6496
Animal Cruelty	0.0603
Total "Other" Rate	13.78 (D)

Individual Goodwins Crossroads Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lydia Mills, SC	F	F	F
Wattsville, SC	D-	D-	D-
Clinton, SC	F	D-	F
Laurens, SC	F	F	D-
Cross Anchor, SC	D	C+	D+
Lanford, SC	C-	D+	C-
Renno, SC	D+	D+	C-
Kilgore, SC	D	C	D+
Enoree, SC	D+	B-	C-
Joanna, SC	D-	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Goodwins Crossroads 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
Naylor, MO	D	D-	D-
Ravenwood, MO	F	C+	C+
Rapids, NY	A+	A	A
Ransom, KY	B+	B+	B+
Quincy, PA	A-	A-	A-
Oak City, UT	D-	D+	D+
North Eagle Butte, SD	F	F	F
North Canton, CT	B+	A+	A+
New Site, AL	B+	B+	B+
New Kingstown, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Goodwins Crossroads 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 Goodwins Crossroads, SC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Goodwins Crossroads schools on SchoolGrade

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