The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ravenel, 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?

$2.86 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ravenel, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,433 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ravenel ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Ravenel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ravenel is 34.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ravenel Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ravenel varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Ravenel, SC see the most incidents - about 63 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ravenel, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Ravenel for 2025 is $2,864,615. This translates to approximately $546 per resident and $1,433 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Ravenel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Ravenel, SC:	$546
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ravenel is $546 per year, which is $82 more than the national average and $119 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ravenel:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,434 more than in Ravenel.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $237 less than in Ravenel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ravenel	Cost per Ravenel Resident
Murder	$946,683	$181
Rape/Sexual Assault	$245,974	$47
Robbery	$58,476	$11
Assault	$381,264	$73
Kidnapping	$46,328	$9
Vehicle Theft	$235,746	$45
Burglary	$125,990	$24
Theft	$323,825	$62
Arson	$17,669	$3
Vandalism	$153,488	$29
Animal Cruelty	$5,202	$1
Drug Crimes	$318,835	$61
Identity Theft	$5,136	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$2,864,615	$546

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ravenel, 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 Ravenel totals $7,567,222 ($1,443 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,431,837 ($1,990 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 Ravenel 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 southwest 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 Ravenel’s 5,243 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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Ravenel 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 Ravenel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.532
Robbery	0.3546
Rape	0.7737
Murder	0.0961
Total Violent Crime	3.756 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.93
Vehicle Theft	2.904
Burglary	2.649
Arson	0.1395
Total Property Crime	17.62 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1457
Drug Crimes	8.221
Vandalism	4.098
Identity Theft	0.1266
Animal Cruelty	0.1341
Total "Other" Rate	12.73 (D)

Individual Ravenel Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hollywood, SC	D	D+	D+
Jericho, SC	C+	C	C+
Red Top, SC	C	B-	B-
Meggett, SC	D+	C-	D+
Yonges Island, SC	D+	C-	C-
Fenwick Hills, SC	C-	B+	C-
Osborn, SC	D	D+	D+
Adams Run, SC	C-	C-	C
Johns Island, SC	C-	C+	C
Wadmalaw Island, SC	D-	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ravenel 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
Lebanon Junction, KY	B+	A	A
Bar Harbor, ME	D+	B-	B-
Barboursville, VA	C	B	B
Barling, AR	D+	D-	D-
Barre, MA	C+	C-	C-
Barrett, TX	D	F	F
Barrington Hills, IL	A	A-	A-
Quitman, TX	D	C-	C-
Lewisburg, OH	B	B	B
Leoma, TN	C-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Ravenel 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 Ravenel, SC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Ravenel schools on SchoolGrade

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