The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Wylie, SC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.92 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Wylie, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $860 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Wylie 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 Wylie, SC Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lake Wylie ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Lake Wylie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Wylie is 20.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Wylie Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Wylie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Lake Wylie, SC see the most incidents - about 80 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Wylie, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Wylie for 2025 is $4,919,871. This translates to approximately $327 per resident and $860 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lake Wylie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Lake Wylie, SC:	$327
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Wylie is $327 per year, which is $137 less than the national average and $338 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Wylie:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,653 more than in Lake Wylie.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $17 less than in Lake Wylie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Wylie	Cost per Lake Wylie Resident
Murder	$1.48 million	$98
Rape/Sexual Assault	$576,973	$38
Robbery	$120,450	$8
Assault	$440,733	$29
Kidnapping	$130,104	$9
Vehicle Theft	$509,296	$34
Burglary	$263,039	$17
Theft	$401,714	$27
Arson	$27,939	$2
Vandalism	$146,643	$10
Animal Cruelty	$5,048	$0
Drug Crimes	$791,075	$53
Identity Theft	$27,982	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$4,919,871	$327

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Wylie, 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 Lake Wylie totals $12,726,203 ($846 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,646,075 ($1,174 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 Wylie 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 northeast 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 Wylie has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Wylie’s 15,034 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 Wylie 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 Wylie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.021
Robbery	0.2547
Rape	0.6330
Murder	0.0523
Total Violent Crime	1.961 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.159
Vehicle Theft	2.188
Burglary	1.929
Arson	0.0770
Total Property Crime	9.353 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1427
Drug Crimes	7.114
Vandalism	1.365
Identity Theft	0.2405
Animal Cruelty	0.0454
Total "Other" Rate	8.908 (C)

Individual Lake Wylie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Springwood, NC	A	A	A+
Tega Cay, SC	D	B	D+
Clover, SC	C+	B-	B-
Dixie, NC	F	D	F
Belmont, NC	B-	B+	B
Cramerton, NC	C+	B-	B
Fort Mill, SC	D+	B-	C
York, SC	D+	D+	C-
McAdenville, NC	B-	C+	B
Gastonia, NC	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Wylie 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
Moorestown-Lenola, NJ	B-	A	A
Pulaski, TN	D-	D	D
Princeton, MN	B	B+	B+
Princeton Meadows, NJ	A	A+	A+
Portage, WI	D+	C+	C+
Port Washington, WI	B+	B+	B+
Port Washington, NY	C+	C	C
Port Royal, SC	D	C+	C+
Port Neches, TX	D+	C	C
Port Lavaca, TX	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Wylie 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 Lake Wylie, SC average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lake Wylie schools on SchoolGrade

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