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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$687,336

Cost of Crime™ for Mitford, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,003 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Mitford ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Mitford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mitford is 41.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mitford Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mitford varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Mitford, SC see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mitford, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Mitford for 2025 is $687,336. This translates to approximately $827 per resident and $2,003 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Mitford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Mitford, SC:	$827
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mitford is $827 per year, which is $363 more than the national average and $161 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mitford:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,153 more than in Mitford.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $517 less than in Mitford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mitford	Cost per Mitford Resident
Murder	$299,493	$360
Rape/Sexual Assault	$38,917	$47
Robbery	$10,352	$12
Assault	$105,896	$127
Kidnapping	$12,171	$15
Vehicle Theft	$40,949	$49
Burglary	$21,880	$26
Theft	$56,112	$68
Arson	$2,745	$3
Vandalism	$44,570	$54
Animal Cruelty	$707	$1
Drug Crimes	$50,911	$61
Identity Theft	$2,632	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$687,336	$827

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mitford, 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 Mitford totals $2,198,173 ($2,645 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,885,509 ($3,472 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 Mitford 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 Mitford’s 831 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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Mitford 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 Mitford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.437
Robbery	0.3960
Rape	0.7724
Murder	0.1918
Total Violent Crime	5.797 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.04
Vehicle Theft	3.182
Burglary	2.903
Arson	0.1368
Total Property Crime	19.26 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2416
Drug Crimes	8.282
Vandalism	7.508
Identity Theft	0.4092
Animal Cruelty	0.1150
Total "Other" Rate	16.56 (D-)

Individual Mitford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stover, SC	D-	D	D
Great Falls, SC	D-	D-	D
Blackstock, SC	D	D	D
Liberty Hill, SC	F	D	D-
Stoneboro, SC	B	B+	B+
Jones Crossroads, SC	B-	B-	B
Fort Lawn, SC	B	C+	B
Richburg, SC	D-	D-	D
Woodward, SC	D-	D-	D
Lebanon, SC	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mitford 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
South Pottstown, PA	D+	C+	C+
Harrington, ME	B	A+	A+
Harris, NC	B	C+	C+
Harveyville, KS	C	D+	D+
Higginbotham, LA	D	D+	D+
Hillview, MN	B+	D+	D+
Hiwasse, AR	B-	C-	C-
Hobson City, AL	C	D-	D-
Hoffman, IL	A-	A-	A-
Indian Lake, MI	A+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Mitford is as safe as 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 Mitford, SC average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mitford schools on SchoolGrade

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