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

Crime per Capita in Mitchellville

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Mitchellville.

 

Mitchellville, SC Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
D
Other Crime Grade
B+

$213,138

Cost of Crime™ for Mitchellville, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,320 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Mitchellville ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Mitchellville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mitchellville is 30.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mitchellville Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mitchellville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Mitchellville, SC see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mitchellville, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Mitchellville for 2025 is $213,138. This translates to approximately $568 per resident and $1,320 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Mitchellville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Mitchellville, SC: $568
Denmark, SC: $1981
Little River, SC: $310
South Carolina: $666
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mitchellville is $568 per year, which is $104 more than the national average and $97 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mitchellville:
  • In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,412 more than in Mitchellville.
  • In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $259 less than in Mitchellville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mitchellville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mitchellville
Cost per Mitchellville Resident
Murder
$96,563
$258
Rape/Sexual Assault
$18,587
$50
Robbery
$2,983
$8
Assault
$22,404
$60
Kidnapping
$4,638
$12
Vehicle Theft
$9,089
$24
Burglary
$10,097
$27
Theft
$32,585
$87
Arson
$1,461
$4
Vandalism
$4,399
$12
Animal Cruelty
$341
$1
Drug Crimes
$9,643
$26
Identity Theft
$348
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$213,138
$568

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mitchellville, 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 Mitchellville totals $734,548 ($1,959 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $947,686 ($2,527 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 Mitchellville 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 have the same problem. Of Mitchellville’s 375 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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Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.080
Robbery
0.2529
Rape
0.8175
Murder
0.1370
Total Violent Crime
3.288 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.78
Vehicle Theft
1.565
Burglary
2.969
Arson
0.1614
Total Property Crime
21.47 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2040
Drug Crimes
3.476
Vandalism
1.642
Identity Theft
0.1200
Animal Cruelty
0.1228
Total "Other" Rate
5.565 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
D-
D-
D+
D-
F
F
F
C-
D-
C+
D-
D-
D-
F
D
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D
D+
D
A
B-
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mitchellville 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
D-
C-
C-
B+
A-
A-
A+
C-
C-
B-
A-
A-
A+
A-
A-
A
B-
B-
A-
A-
A-
B
B-
B-
A-
C
C
A-
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Mitchellville is safer than the South Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Mitchellville, SC average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mitchellville schools on SchoolGrade

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