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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$6.37 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lyman, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,049 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Lyman 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 Lyman's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lyman is 22.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lyman Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lyman varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 74 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lyman, SC see the most incidents - about 119 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lyman, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Lyman for 2025 is $6,374,750. This translates to approximately $376 per resident and $1,049 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Lyman. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Lyman, SC:	$376
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lyman is $376 per year, which is $88 less than the national average and $290 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lyman:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,604 more than in Lyman.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $66 less than in Lyman

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lyman	Cost per Lyman Resident
Murder	$2.10 million	$124
Rape/Sexual Assault	$657,710	$39
Robbery	$122,424	$7
Assault	$888,987	$52
Kidnapping	$180,288	$11
Vehicle Theft	$255,438	$15
Burglary	$231,124	$14
Theft	$531,751	$31
Arson	$40,347	$2
Vandalism	$309,715	$18
Animal Cruelty	$5,964	$0
Drug Crimes	$814,525	$48
Identity Theft	$237,914	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$6,374,750	$376

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lyman, 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 Lyman totals $17,321,671 ($1,022 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,696,421 ($1,398 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 Lyman 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 southeast 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 Lyman has 1, have the same problem. Of Lyman’s 16,947 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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Lyman 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 Lyman residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.827
Robbery	0.2297
Rape	0.6401
Murder	0.0659
Total Violent Crime	2.762 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.059
Vehicle Theft	0.9734
Burglary	1.504
Arson	0.0986
Total Property Crime	8.634 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1755
Drug Crimes	6.498
Vandalism	2.558
Identity Theft	1.814
Animal Cruelty	0.0476
Total "Other" Rate	11.09 (D+)

Individual Lyman Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wellford, SC	C	C+	B-
Startex, SC	D+	D+	C-
Duncan, SC	D+	C-	D+
Greer, SC	D+	C+	C-
Inman, SC	C	C	B-
Holly Springs, SC	C	B	B
Reidville, SC	B+	B+	A+
Taylors, SC	D	C	D+
Arcadia, SC	D-	F	D-
Southern Shops, SC	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lyman 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
Tarrytown, NY	B	D+	D+
Fort Hunt, VA	B	A+	A+
Fraser, MI	C-	C-	C-
Gladeview, FL	F	F	F
Glenshaw, PA	A-	A	A
Gloucester, VA	B+	B	B
Goldenrod, FL	B+	B-	B-
St. Simons, GA	B	C-	C-
Stella Rincon, PR	F	D-	D-
Storrs, CT	B	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Lyman 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 Lyman, SC average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lyman schools on SchoolGrade

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