The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Waccamaw, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$736,045

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Waccamaw, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,269 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw, NC Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lake Waccamaw ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Lake Waccamaw's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Waccamaw is 31.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Waccamaw Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Waccamaw varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Lake Waccamaw, NC see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Waccamaw, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Waccamaw for 2025 is $736,045. This translates to approximately $502 per resident and $1,269 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Lake Waccamaw. 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): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Waccamaw Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Waccamaw, NC:	$502
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Waccamaw is $502 per year, which is $38 more than the national average and $36 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Waccamaw:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,140 more than in Lake Waccamaw.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $251 less than in Lake Waccamaw

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Waccamaw	Cost per Lake Waccamaw Resident
Murder	$212,763	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$48,809	$33
Robbery	$44,449	$30
Assault	$146,074	$100
Kidnapping	$10,406	$7
Vehicle Theft	$21,893	$15
Burglary	$58,164	$40
Theft	$82,817	$56
Arson	$7,278	$5
Vandalism	$52,908	$36
Animal Cruelty	$634	$0
Drug Crimes	$44,935	$31
Identity Theft	$4,914	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$736,045	$502

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Waccamaw, NC

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 Lake Waccamaw totals $1,704,632 ($1,162 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,440,677 ($1,664 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 Lake Waccamaw 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 north 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, of which Lake Waccamaw has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Waccamaw’s 1,467 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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Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.467
Robbery	0.9633
Rape	0.5487
Murder	0.0772
Total Violent Crime	5.056 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.90
Vehicle Theft	0.9638
Burglary	4.371
Arson	0.2054
Total Property Crime	16.44 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1170
Drug Crimes	4.141
Vandalism	5.048
Identity Theft	0.4328
Animal Cruelty	0.0584
Total "Other" Rate	9.797 (C-)

Individual Lake Waccamaw Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wananish, NC	D-	D-	D+
Hallsboro, NC	C-	D	B-
Honey Hill, NC	C-	D-	A-
Jonesboro Crossing, NC	D-	A-	F
Rosindale, NC	D-	D-	D-
Goose Hollow, NC	D-	D-	D-
Bolton, NC	D-	D-	D
Rico, NC	F	B	F
Freeman, NC	D-	D-	D-
Council, NC	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Waccamaw 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
Lake Murray of Richland, SC	C-	B	B
Milton, LA	B	C+	C+
Manly, IA	C+	D+	D+
Madrid, NY	A-	B-	B-
Mabscott, WV	B+	B+	B+
Lumber City, GA	B-	C-	C-
Lincoln, NH	B-	B+	B+
Limestone, OK	A	B-	B-
Lenox, IA	C-	C	C
Minatare, NE	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Waccamaw is safer than the North 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 Lake Waccamaw, NC average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Waccamaw schools on SchoolGrade

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