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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pendleton, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,375 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pendleton ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Pendleton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pendleton is 42.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pendleton Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pendleton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Pendleton, SC see the most incidents - about 82 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pendleton, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Pendleton for 2025 is $5,988,408. This translates to approximately $561 per resident and $1,375 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Pendleton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Pendleton, SC:	$561
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pendleton is $561 per year, which is $97 more than the national average and $105 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pendleton:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,420 more than in Pendleton.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $251 less than in Pendleton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pendleton	Cost per Pendleton Resident
Murder	$1.69 million	$158
Rape/Sexual Assault	$450,592	$42
Robbery	$113,870	$11
Assault	$815,987	$76
Kidnapping	$81,773	$8
Vehicle Theft	$209,567	$20
Burglary	$319,125	$30
Theft	$913,423	$86
Arson	$32,761	$3
Vandalism	$419,035	$39
Animal Cruelty	$6,357	$1
Drug Crimes	$792,159	$74
Identity Theft	$144,604	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$5,988,408	$561

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton totals $13,598,899 ($1,273 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,587,308 ($1,834 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 Pendleton 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 west 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, of which Pendleton has 6, have the same problem. Of Pendleton’s 10,679 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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Pendleton 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 Pendleton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.661
Robbery	0.3390
Rape	0.6959
Murder	0.0842
Total Violent Crime	3.780 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.52
Vehicle Theft	1.267
Burglary	3.295
Arson	0.1270
Total Property Crime	21.20 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1263
Drug Crimes	10.03
Vandalism	5.493
Identity Theft	1.749
Animal Cruelty	0.0805
Total "Other" Rate	17.48 (D-)

Individual Pendleton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
La France, SC	D-	D	D-
Clemson, SC	F	C-	F
Northlake, SC	D-	D	D
Central, SC	D	C-	C-
Keowee, SC	C+	A	C+
Centerville, SC	B-	C	B+
Norris, SC	D+	C-	C-
Anderson, SC	D-	D-	D
Liberty, SC	C-	C-	C-
White Plains, SC	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pendleton 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
Hartville, OH	B+	B	B
South Park Township, PA	B+	A	A
South Haven, MI	B-	C-	C-
Seminole, OK	D-	D-	D-
Selbyville, DE	C+	B-	B-
Independence, OR	B	C	C
Independence, LA	D+	D-	D-
Independence, KS	D	C	C
Hyrum, UT	A-	B	B
Hornell, NY	C-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Pendleton 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 Pendleton, SC average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pendleton schools on SchoolGrade

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