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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$672,403

Cost of Crime™ for Liberty Hill, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,428 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Liberty Hill ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Liberty Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Liberty Hill is 55.42 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Liberty Hill Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Liberty Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Liberty Hill, SC see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Liberty Hill, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Liberty Hill for 2025 is $672,403. This translates to approximately $718 per resident and $1,428 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Liberty Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Liberty Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Liberty Hill, SC:	$718
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Liberty Hill is $718 per year, which is $254 more than the national average and $53 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Liberty Hill:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,262 more than in Liberty Hill.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $409 less than in Liberty Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Liberty Hill	Cost per Liberty Hill Resident
Murder	$197,085	$211
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,501	$40
Robbery	$15,796	$17
Assault	$89,687	$96
Kidnapping	$13,754	$15
Vehicle Theft	$19,210	$21
Burglary	$45,576	$49
Theft	$119,028	$127
Arson	$5,261	$6
Vandalism	$75,912	$81
Animal Cruelty	$1,021	$1
Drug Crimes	$46,390	$50
Identity Theft	$6,182	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$672,403	$718

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Liberty Hill, 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 Liberty Hill totals $1,514,411 ($1,618 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,186,814 ($2,336 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 Liberty Hill 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, of which Liberty Hill has 1, have the same problem. Of Liberty Hill’s 936 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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Liberty Hill 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 Liberty Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.336
Robbery	0.5365
Rape	0.6608
Murder	0.1120
Total Violent Crime	4.646 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.55
Vehicle Theft	1.325
Burglary	5.369
Arson	0.2328
Total Property Crime	31.48 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2424
Drug Crimes	6.700
Vandalism	11.35
Identity Theft	0.8533
Animal Cruelty	0.1475
Total "Other" Rate	19.30 (F)

Individual Liberty Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stoneboro, SC	B	B+	B+
Ridgeway, SC	D-	D-	D-
Shamokin, SC	D+	C-	C-
Westville, SC	D	D+	D+
Mitford, SC	D	D-	D+
Oakhurst, SC	D	D+	C-
Great Falls, SC	D-	D-	D
Kershaw, SC	F	D	F
Taxahaw, SC	D-	D+	D-
Shepard, SC	C-	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Liberty Hill 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
Ferndale, NY	D	D-	D-
Glen, NH	B	A	A
Gilliam, LA	C-	C	C
Gateway, AR	C	C	C
Garland, ME	A	A+	A+
Garfield, WA	D+	C+	C+
Gaither, AR	D+	D+	D+
Fremont, IA	B	C+	C+
Frame, WV	B	B-	B-
Fort Atkinson, IA	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Liberty Hill 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 Liberty Hill, SC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Liberty Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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