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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$349,532

Cost of Crime™ for Jones Crossroads, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $952 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Jones Crossroads ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Jones Crossroads's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Jones Crossroads is 22.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jones Crossroads Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jones Crossroads varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Jones Crossroads, 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 Jones Crossroads, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Jones Crossroads for 2025 is $349,532. This translates to approximately $388 per resident and $952 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Jones Crossroads. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Jones Crossroads, SC:	$388
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jones Crossroads is $388 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $278 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Jones Crossroads:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,593 more than in Jones Crossroads.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $78 less than in Jones Crossroads

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Jones Crossroads	Cost per Jones Crossroads Resident
Murder	$109,955	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$39,004	$43
Robbery	$9,193	$10
Assault	$37,040	$41
Kidnapping	$12,806	$14
Vehicle Theft	$26,665	$30
Burglary	$21,623	$24
Theft	$21,671	$24
Arson	$3,453	$4
Vandalism	$18,813	$21
Animal Cruelty	$639	$1
Drug Crimes	$30,258	$34
Identity Theft	$18,411	$20
Total Cost of Crime	$349,532	$388

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jones 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 Jones Crossroads totals $928,722 ($1,030 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,278,253 ($1,417 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 Jones 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 Jones Crossroads’s 902 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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Jones 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 Jones Crossroads residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.430
Robbery	0.3240
Rape	0.7132
Murder	0.0649
Total Violent Crime	2.532 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.639
Vehicle Theft	1.909
Burglary	2.643
Arson	0.1585
Total Property Crime	9.350 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2341
Drug Crimes	4.535
Vandalism	2.920
Identity Theft	2.637
Animal Cruelty	0.0958
Total "Other" Rate	10.42 (C-)

Individual Jones Crossroads Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Heath Springs, SC	C-	C	C-
Grace, SC	C-	D	C+
Pleasant Hill, SC	C+	B	C
Stoneboro, SC	B	B+	B+
Lancaster, SC	D+	D	D+
Caskey, SC	C-	D	C+
Fort Lawn, SC	B	C+	B
Great Falls, SC	D-	D-	D
Primus, SC	D-	D-	D
Oakhurst, SC	D	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Jones Crossroads is lower 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
Muncy Valley, PA	B-	A-	A-
Raymondville, MO	C+	C+	C+
Radcliffe, IA	A	A	A
Pryor, MT	D-	C-	C-
Powers, MI	B	C	C
Pinewood Springs, CO	C-	C	C
Newark, WI	B+	A	A
New Deal, TN	B+	B-	B-
Neelyville, MO	F	F	F
Red House, VA	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Jones Crossroads is safer than the South Carolina state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Jones Crossroads, SC average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Jones Crossroads schools on SchoolGrade

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