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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$59.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rock Hill, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,235 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Rock Hill ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Rock Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rock Hill is 39.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rock Hill Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rock Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Rock Hill, SC see the most incidents - about 718 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 221 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rock Hill, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Rock Hill for 2025 is $59,830,709. This translates to approximately $508 per resident and $1,235 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Rock Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rock Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Rock Hill, SC:	$508
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rock Hill is $508 per year, which is $44 more than the national average and $157 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rock Hill:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,472 more than in Rock Hill.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $199 less than in Rock Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rock Hill	Cost per Rock Hill Resident
Murder	$12.5 million	$106
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5.37 million	$46
Robbery	$1.12 million	$10
Assault	$11.2 million	$95
Kidnapping	$1.25 million	$11
Vehicle Theft	$3.49 million	$30
Burglary	$3.03 million	$26
Theft	$9.69 million	$82
Arson	$311,002	$3
Vandalism	$5.54 million	$47
Animal Cruelty	$71,495	$1
Drug Crimes	$5.78 million	$49
Identity Theft	$468,976	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$59,830,709	$508

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill totals $111,845,900 ($951 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $171,676,610 ($1,459 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 Rock Hill 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 northeast 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 Rock Hill has 12, have the same problem. Of Rock Hill’s 117,668 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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Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.315
Robbery	0.3033
Rape	0.7525
Murder	0.0565
Total Violent Crime	4.428 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.90
Vehicle Theft	1.917
Burglary	2.842
Arson	0.1094
Total Property Crime	20.77 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1751
Drug Crimes	6.645
Vandalism	6.595
Identity Theft	0.5149
Animal Cruelty	0.0821
Total "Other" Rate	14.01 (D)

Individual Rock Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lesslie, SC	D+	D	C-
Tega Cay, SC	D	B	D+
Ogden, SC	C	C+	C-
Roddy, SC	C	C	B-
Fort Mill, SC	D+	B-	C
Catawba, SC	C+	B	B-
Van Wyck, SC	C-	D+	B+
Smith, SC	D+	C-	D+
Indian Land, SC	C	B-	B
York, SC	D+	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rock Hill 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
Huntington Beach, CA	C	D+	D+
Inglewood, CA	D	D-	D-
Humble, TX	D+	D+	D+
Jackson, MS	B	A-	A-
Iowa City, IA	B-	B-	B-
Irving, TX	D	D	D
Honolulu, HI	B-	B+	B+
Janesville, WI	C	B-	B-
Houston, TX	D	D	D
Jonesboro, GA	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill, SC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rock Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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