The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Oakland Cross Roads, SC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$253,426

Cost of Crime™ for Oakland Cross Roads, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $3,001 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Oakland Cross Roads 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 Oakland Cross Roads, SC Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Oakland Cross Roads ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Oakland Cross Roads's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oakland Cross Roads is 67.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oakland Cross Roads, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Oakland Cross Roads for 2025 is $253,426. This translates to approximately $1,034 per resident and $3,001 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.7% of the median household income in Oakland Cross Roads. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oakland Cross Roads Compared to Other Cities?

Oakland Cross Roads, SC:	$1034
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oakland Cross Roads is $1,034 per year, which is $570 more than the national average and $369 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oakland Cross Roads:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $946 more than in Oakland Cross Roads.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $725 less than in Oakland Cross Roads

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oakland Cross Roads	Cost per Oakland Cross Roads Resident
Murder	$72,953	$298
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,628	$43
Robbery	$2,866	$12
Assault	$69,859	$285
Kidnapping	$3,000	$12
Vehicle Theft	$11,998	$49
Burglary	$16,151	$66
Theft	$40,168	$164
Arson	$946	$4
Vandalism	$12,895	$53
Animal Cruelty	$228	$1
Drug Crimes	$11,342	$46
Identity Theft	$393	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$253,426	$1,034

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oakland Cross Roads, 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 Oakland Cross Roads totals $552,404 ($2,255 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $805,830 ($3,289 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 Oakland Cross Roads 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 Oakland Cross Roads’s 245 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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Oakland Cross Roads 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 Oakland Cross Roads residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.929
Robbery	0.3719
Rape	0.7154
Murder	0.1584
Total Violent Crime	11.17 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	31.66
Vehicle Theft	3.163
Burglary	7.268
Arson	0.1600
Total Property Crime	42.25 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2019
Drug Crimes	6.258
Vandalism	7.367
Identity Theft	0.2071
Animal Cruelty	0.1258
Total "Other" Rate	14.16 (D)

Individual Oakland Cross Roads Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Oakland Cross Roads is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Oakland Cross Roads.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Little Rock, SC	D-	F	D-
Hamer, SC	F	F	F
Selma, SC	F	F	F
Minturn, SC	F	F	F
Purvis, NC	F	D-	F
Dillon, SC	F	F	F
Raemon, NC	D-	D	D-
Echo, NC	D	D+	C-
Rowland, NC	F	D	F
Elrod, NC	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oakland Cross Roads 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
Orleans, IL	A+	A	A
Provo, AR	C-	D-	D-
Prenter, WV	C+	C+	C+
Posey, IL	B	A-	A-
Pace City, AR	D+	D-	D-
Oxbo, WI	D+	D	D
Oswego, MT	D-	D-	D-
Osborn, SC	D	D+	D+
Ormsby, PA	B+	A-	A-
Pumpkin Center, MO	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Oakland Cross Roads is less safe 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 Oakland Cross Roads, SC average SchoolGrade of D-, with 25% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Oakland Cross Roads schools on SchoolGrade

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