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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$644,341

Cost of Crime™ for Ridgecrest, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,592 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ridgecrest ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Ridgecrest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ridgecrest is 36.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ridgecrest Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ridgecrest varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Ridgecrest, SC see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ridgecrest, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Ridgecrest for 2025 is $644,341. This translates to approximately $658 per resident and $1,592 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Ridgecrest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Ridgecrest, SC:	$658
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ridgecrest is $658 per year, which is $194 more than the national average and $8 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ridgecrest:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,322 more than in Ridgecrest.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $348 less than in Ridgecrest

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ridgecrest	Cost per Ridgecrest Resident
Murder	$242,815	$248
Rape/Sexual Assault	$39,578	$40
Robbery	$14,079	$14
Assault	$120,577	$123
Kidnapping	$9,121	$9
Vehicle Theft	$18,045	$18
Burglary	$43,896	$45
Theft	$58,003	$59
Arson	$2,785	$3
Vandalism	$46,164	$47
Animal Cruelty	$722	$1
Drug Crimes	$44,152	$45
Identity Theft	$4,405	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$644,341	$658

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest totals $1,833,160 ($1,872 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,477,501 ($2,531 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest’s 979 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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Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.289
Robbery	0.4572
Rape	0.6667
Murder	0.1320
Total Violent Crime	5.544 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.44
Vehicle Theft	1.190
Burglary	4.943
Arson	0.1178
Total Property Crime	17.69 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1536
Drug Crimes	6.097
Vandalism	6.601
Identity Theft	0.5813
Animal Cruelty	0.0997
Total "Other" Rate	13.53 (D)

Individual Ridgecrest Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Foxtown, SC	D-	F	D
Aiken, SC	D	D-	D
Vaucluse, SC	C	D	B-
Graniteville, SC	C-	C-	C-
Trenton, SC	D	D	D+
Oakwood, SC	C	C-	C+
Warrenville, SC	D+	D+	C-
Langley, SC	A+	A	A+
Gloverville, SC	D-	D-	D
Ridge Spring, SC	D-	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ridgecrest 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
Patten, ME	B+	A	A
Lyndora, PA	C	B-	B-
Macon, TN	C+	D+	D+
Mandaree, ND	F	C-	C-
Mangham, LA	C	D+	D+
Maple, WI	A-	A	A
Matville, OH	A-	A	A
Minden, IA	B+	A	A
Montrose, IL	A+	A-	A-
Muse, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest, SC average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ridgecrest schools on SchoolGrade

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