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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$754,519

Cost of Crime™ for Mountain Rest, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,406 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Mountain Rest ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Mountain Rest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mountain Rest is 37.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mountain Rest Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mountain Rest varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Mountain Rest, SC see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mountain Rest, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Mountain Rest for 2025 is $754,519. This translates to approximately $574 per resident and $1,406 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Mountain Rest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mountain Rest Compared to Other Cities?

Mountain Rest, SC:	$574
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mountain Rest is $574 per year, which is $110 more than the national average and $92 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mountain Rest:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,407 more than in Mountain Rest.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $264 less than in Mountain Rest

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mountain Rest	Cost per Mountain Rest Resident
Murder	$183,401	$139
Rape/Sexual Assault	$58,869	$45
Robbery	$19,850	$15
Assault	$161,657	$123
Kidnapping	$17,358	$13
Vehicle Theft	$20,425	$16
Burglary	$51,683	$39
Theft	$48,267	$37
Arson	$6,225	$5
Vandalism	$53,211	$40
Animal Cruelty	$1,045	$1
Drug Crimes	$108,035	$82
Identity Theft	$24,492	$19
Total Cost of Crime	$754,519	$574

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mountain Rest, 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 Mountain Rest totals $1,547,613 ($1,177 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,302,132 ($1,751 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 Mountain Rest 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 have the same problem. Of Mountain Rest’s 1,315 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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Mountain Rest 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 Mountain Rest residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.281
Robbery	0.4799
Rape	0.7383
Murder	0.0742
Total Violent Crime	5.573 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.087
Vehicle Theft	1.003
Burglary	4.333
Arson	0.1960
Total Property Crime	12.62 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2177
Drug Crimes	11.11
Vandalism	5.664
Identity Theft	2.406
Animal Cruelty	0.1075
Total "Other" Rate	19.50 (F)

Individual Mountain Rest Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Whetstone, SC	D+	D	C+
Walhalla, SC	D	D	D+
Tamassee, SC	D-	D+	F
West Union, SC	C	B-	B-
Long Creek, SC	D	C-	C+
Satolah, GA	F	D-	F
Salem, SC	D	C	C-
Clayton, GA	C-	C-	D+
Wiley, GA	B-	B+	C+
Sky Valley, GA	C+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mountain Rest 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
Ashton, IL	B+	B	B
Atwood, KS	D+	B	B
Bartelso, IL	A	A-	A-
Oldenburg, IN	A+	A-	A-
Milledgeville, IL	B+	B	B
Miner, MO	D	D-	D-
Montbrook, FL	B+	A	A
Morrill, ME	A-	A+	A+
Mount Hamilton, CA	C+	D-	D-
Mount Vernon, AR	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Mountain Rest 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 Mountain Rest, SC average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mountain Rest schools on SchoolGrade

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