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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$5.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Latta, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,755 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Latta ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Latta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Latta is 57.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Latta Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Latta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Latta, SC see the most incidents - about 88 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Latta, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Latta for 2025 is $5,686,921. This translates to approximately $1,001 per resident and $2,755 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.2% of the median household income in Latta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Latta Compared to Other Cities?

Latta, SC:	$1001
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Latta is $1,001 per year, which is $536 more than the national average and $335 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Latta:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $980 more than in Latta.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $691 less than in Latta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Latta	Cost per Latta Resident
Murder	$1.93 million	$340
Rape/Sexual Assault	$253,032	$45
Robbery	$76,633	$13
Assault	$1.42 million	$249
Kidnapping	$78,532	$14
Vehicle Theft	$263,931	$46
Burglary	$277,432	$49
Theft	$546,086	$96
Arson	$19,140	$3
Vandalism	$535,651	$94
Animal Cruelty	$5,389	$1
Drug Crimes	$231,936	$41
Identity Theft	$53,557	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$5,686,921	$1,001

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Latta, 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 Latta totals $14,367,722 ($2,528 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,054,643 ($3,529 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 Latta 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 Latta’s 5,683 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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Latta 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 Latta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.675
Robbery	0.4287
Rape	0.7343
Murder	0.1807
Total Violent Crime	10.02 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.55
Vehicle Theft	2.999
Burglary	5.382
Arson	0.1395
Total Property Crime	27.07 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2279
Drug Crimes	5.517
Vandalism	13.19
Identity Theft	1.218
Animal Cruelty	0.1282
Total "Other" Rate	20.28 (F)

Individual Latta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sellers, SC	F	F	D-
Dillon, SC	F	F	F
Zion, SC	D-	D-	D
Selma, SC	F	F	F
Riverdale, SC	D-	F	D-
Bristow, SC	D-	F	C-
Minturn, SC	F	F	F
Fork, SC	D-	D-	D-
Hamer, SC	F	F	F
Brownsville, SC	D-	F	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Latta 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
Lockport, LA	D-	D	D
Lower Allen, PA	B-	B+	B+
Lothian, MD	C	C	C
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM	D-	F	F
Lone Grove, OK	C+	C	C
Lolo, MT	C	C+	C+
Loiza, PR	D-	D-	D-
Locust Grove, VA	A	A+	A+
Locust, NC	C+	B-	B-
Lucerne Valley, CA	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Latta is less safe than 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 Latta, SC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Latta schools on SchoolGrade

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