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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.03 million

Cost of Crime™ for Heath Springs, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,467 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Heath Springs ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Heath Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Heath Springs is 30.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Heath Springs Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Heath Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Heath Springs, SC see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Heath Springs, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Heath Springs for 2025 is $2,025,292. This translates to approximately $491 per resident and $1,467 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Heath Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Heath Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Heath Springs, SC:	$491
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Heath Springs is $491 per year, which is $27 more than the national average and $174 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Heath Springs:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,489 more than in Heath Springs.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $182 less than in Heath Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Heath Springs	Cost per Heath Springs Resident
Murder	$696,556	$169
Rape/Sexual Assault	$169,376	$41
Robbery	$41,118	$10
Assault	$268,000	$65
Kidnapping	$56,729	$14
Vehicle Theft	$76,652	$19
Burglary	$150,245	$36
Theft	$207,025	$50
Arson	$15,757	$4
Vandalism	$137,297	$33
Animal Cruelty	$2,686	$1
Drug Crimes	$175,618	$43
Identity Theft	$28,234	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$2,025,292	$491

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Heath Springs, 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 Heath Springs totals $5,507,682 ($1,336 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,532,975 ($1,828 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 Heath Springs 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 central part of the city has more 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 Heath Springs’s 4,121 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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Heath Springs 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 Heath Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.264
Robbery	0.3172
Rape	0.6779
Murder	0.0899
Total Violent Crime	3.349 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.700
Vehicle Theft	1.201
Burglary	4.020
Arson	0.1583
Total Property Crime	15.08 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2270
Drug Crimes	5.761
Vandalism	4.664
Identity Theft	0.8852
Animal Cruelty	0.0881
Total "Other" Rate	11.63 (D+)

Individual Heath Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pleasant Hill, SC	C+	B	C
Jones Crossroads, SC	B-	B-	B
Oakhurst, SC	D	D+	C-
Stoneboro, SC	B	B+	B+
Primus, SC	D-	D-	D
Kershaw, SC	F	D	F
Lancaster, SC	D+	D	D+
Grace, SC	C-	D	C+
Taxahaw, SC	D-	D+	D-
Tradesville, SC	C+	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Heath Springs 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
Burney, CA	D+	D-	D-
Cabot, PA	A+	A-	A-
Churchville, MD	A-	B-	B-
Willard, UT	A	B+	B+
Colden, NY	A	A-	A-
Fayette, MS	D-	D+	D+
Ray, MI	A	C	C
Wintersville, OH	C-	A-	A-
Richwood, OH	A-	B	B
San Saba, TX	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Heath Springs 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 Heath Springs, SC average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Heath Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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