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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.35 million

Cost of Crime™ for McBee, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,454 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. McBee ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to McBee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in McBee is 36.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. McBee Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in McBee varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of McBee, SC see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in McBee, SC

The total projected cost of crime in McBee for 2025 is $1,347,494. This translates to approximately $565 per resident and $1,454 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in McBee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

McBee, SC:	$565
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in McBee is $565 per year, which is $101 more than the national average and $101 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to McBee:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,416 more than in McBee.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $255 less than in McBee

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to McBee	Cost per McBee Resident
Murder	$393,247	$165
Rape/Sexual Assault	$112,218	$47
Robbery	$33,629	$14
Assault	$215,284	$90
Kidnapping	$32,178	$13
Vehicle Theft	$48,751	$20
Burglary	$91,160	$38
Theft	$103,572	$43
Arson	$9,215	$4
Vandalism	$130,820	$55
Animal Cruelty	$1,781	$1
Drug Crimes	$161,247	$68
Identity Theft	$14,392	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$1,347,494	$565

The Intangible Cost of Crime in McBee, 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 McBee totals $3,211,998 ($1,346 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,559,492 ($1,911 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 McBee 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 have the same problem. Of McBee’s 2,386 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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McBee 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 McBee residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.142
Robbery	0.4481
Rape	0.7757
Murder	0.0877
Total Violent Crime	4.453 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.382
Vehicle Theft	1.319
Burglary	4.212
Arson	0.1599
Total Property Crime	14.07 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2224
Drug Crimes	9.136
Vandalism	7.675
Identity Theft	0.7793
Animal Cruelty	0.1009
Total "Other" Rate	17.91 (F)

Individual McBee Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Segars, SC	D+	C-	D+
Ashland, SC	F	F	F
Bethune, SC	D	D-	D+
Middendorf, SC	C-	D+	D+
Kellytown, SC	C	B-	B-
North Hartsville, SC	F	D-	F
Hartsville, SC	D-	D-	D-
Catarrh, SC	F	D-	F
Patrick, SC	D	D-	C-
Cassatt, SC	C-	D	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

McBee is similar 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
Baileyton, AL	C+	B-	B-
Woodleaf, NC	C-	B	B
Winterhaven, CA	F	F	F
Westernport, MD	D	D	D
Venersborg, WA	D+	B	B
Trinidad, CA	D+	F	F
Steele, MO	F	F	F
Spring Valley, OH	C+	A	A
Somers, MT	C+	C+	C+
Loreauville, LA	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, McBee is safer 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 McBee, SC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See McBee schools on SchoolGrade

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