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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$50,759

Cost of Crime™ for Old House, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,792 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Old House ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Old House's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Old House is 29.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Old House, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Old House for 2025 is $50,759. This translates to approximately $627 per resident and $1,792 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Old House. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Old House Compared to Other Cities?

Old House, SC:	$627
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Old House is $627 per year, which is $162 more than the national average and $39 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Old House:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,354 more than in Old House.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $317 less than in Old House

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Old House	Cost per Old House Resident
Murder	$20,590	$254
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,153	$39
Robbery	$847	$10
Assault	$12,277	$152
Kidnapping	$1,035	$13
Vehicle Theft	$925	$11
Burglary	$1,202	$15
Theft	$4,194	$52
Arson	$326	$4
Vandalism	$4,043	$50
Animal Cruelty	$72	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,829	$23
Identity Theft	$265	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$50,759	$627

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Old House, 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 Old House totals $154,775 ($1,911 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $205,534 ($2,537 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 Old House 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 Old House’s 81 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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Old House 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 Old House residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.278
Robbery	0.3326
Rape	0.6420
Murder	0.1353
Total Violent Crime	6.388 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.999
Vehicle Theft	0.7373
Burglary	1.636
Arson	0.1667
Total Property Crime	12.54 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2107
Drug Crimes	3.053
Vandalism	6.987
Identity Theft	0.4221
Animal Cruelty	0.1210
Total "Other" Rate	10.79 (D+)

Individual Old House Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ridgeland, SC	F	F	F
Nevadun, SC	F	F	F
Laurel Bay, SC	C	C+	B
Switzerland, SC	D-	D-	D-
Mitchellville, SC	C-	C	D
Burton, SC	D	C-	D
Coosawatchie, SC	F	D	D-
Sheldon, SC	D-	F	D
Gillisonville, SC	D-	D+	D-
Beaufort, SC	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Old House 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
Byron, OK	D	D	D
Winslow, WI	B+	A-	A-
Winslow, AL	B	D	D
Winona, WA	D-	D+	D+
Winona, TN	F	D	D
Winnecook, ME	B+	A-	A-
Windsor, ND	D-	D+	D+
Winberry, OR	C+	B	B
Williamsburg, IL	A	B-	B-
Wildwood, MN	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Old House 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 Old House, SC average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Old House schools on SchoolGrade

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