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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$445,624

Cost of Crime™ for Primus, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,092 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Primus ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of cities but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Primus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Primus is 44.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Primus Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Primus varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 45 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Primus, SC see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Primus, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Primus for 2025 is $445,624. This translates to approximately $778 per resident and $2,092 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Primus. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Primus, SC:	$778
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Primus is $778 per year, which is $313 more than the national average and $112 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Primus:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,203 more than in Primus.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $468 less than in Primus

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Primus	Cost per Primus Resident
Murder	$183,159	$320
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,067	$40
Robbery	$8,800	$15
Assault	$73,304	$128
Kidnapping	$7,912	$14
Vehicle Theft	$7,364	$13
Burglary	$19,822	$35
Theft	$49,987	$87
Arson	$2,589	$5
Vandalism	$32,932	$57
Animal Cruelty	$441	$1
Drug Crimes	$33,140	$58
Identity Theft	$3,107	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$445,624	$778

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Primus, 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 Primus totals $1,344,521 ($2,346 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,790,146 ($3,124 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 Primus 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 Primus’s 573 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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Primus 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 Primus residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.455
Robbery	0.4883
Rape	0.6639
Murder	0.1701
Total Violent Crime	5.777 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.84
Vehicle Theft	0.8300
Burglary	3.814
Arson	0.1871
Total Property Crime	21.68 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2277
Drug Crimes	7.819
Vandalism	8.045
Identity Theft	0.7005
Animal Cruelty	0.1040
Total "Other" Rate	16.90 (D-)

Individual Primus Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pleasant Hill, SC	C+	B	C
Tradesville, SC	C+	B-	B-
Heath Springs, SC	C-	C	C-
Oakhurst, SC	D	D+	C-
Kershaw, SC	F	D	F
Jones Crossroads, SC	B-	B-	B
Lancaster, SC	D+	D	D+
Taxahaw, SC	D-	D+	D-
Stoneboro, SC	B	B+	B+
Jefferson, SC	D-	C-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Primus 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
Bacavi, AZ	D-	D	D
Avery, IA	A+	A+	A+
Augusta, MT	D-	D	D
Aquilla, TX	B-	B	B
Ardenvoir, WA	D-	D-	D-
Atlantic, NC	D-	D-	D-
Peru, MA	B+	D-	D-
Paris, ID	D+	D	D
Parryville, PA	A-	B+	B+
Paterson, WA	D	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Primus 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 Primus, SC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Primus schools on SchoolGrade

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