The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sanford Hill, TN: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$111,024

Cost of Crime™ for Sanford Hill, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,593 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sanford 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 Sanford Hill, TN Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Sanford Hill ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Sanford Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sanford Hill is 33.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sanford Hill Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sanford Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Sanford Hill, TN see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sanford Hill, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Sanford Hill for 2025 is $111,024. This translates to approximately $552 per resident and $1,593 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Sanford Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Sanford Hill, TN:	$552
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sanford Hill is $552 per year, which is $88 more than the national average and $141 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sanford Hill:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $911 more than in Sanford Hill.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $251 less than in Sanford Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sanford Hill	Cost per Sanford Hill Resident
Murder	$39,476	$196
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,169	$46
Robbery	$2,483	$12
Assault	$19,156	$95
Kidnapping	$1,564	$8
Vehicle Theft	$2,570	$13
Burglary	$5,266	$26
Theft	$13,994	$70
Arson	$566	$3
Vandalism	$8,236	$41
Animal Cruelty	$129	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,348	$42
Identity Theft	$66	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$111,024	$552

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sanford Hill, TN

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 Sanford Hill totals $311,177 ($1,548 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $422,201 ($2,101 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 Sanford 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 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 Sanford Hill’s 201 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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Sanford 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 Sanford Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.319
Robbery	0.3928
Rape	0.7523
Murder	0.1045
Total Violent Crime	4.568 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.44
Vehicle Theft	0.8258
Burglary	2.889
Arson	0.1167
Total Property Crime	17.27 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1283
Drug Crimes	5.615
Vandalism	5.735
Identity Theft	0.0422
Animal Cruelty	0.0869
Total "Other" Rate	11.61 (D+)

Individual Sanford Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Henderson, TN	D	D	D+
Pinson, TN	C-	D+	C+
Montezuma, TN	D	D-	C-
Finger, TN	C-	D	C
Luray, TN	C+	D	A-
Sweet Lips, TN	D-	C-	D-
Jacks Creek, TN	D-	C-	D-
Beech Bluff, TN	B	C-	A
McNairy, TN	C+	C-	B+
Parkburg, TN	C+	C-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sanford 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
Standard Umpstead, AR	C+	D-	D-
Hamilton, AR	D	C-	C-
Hamilton, CO	F	D	D
Harlan, OR	C-	D	D
Harmony, VA	C+	C	C
Harris, IL	A+	A-	A-
Hastings, WV	C	C	C
Hearin, KY	A-	A	A
Hensel, ND	D	C-	C-
Halldale, ME	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Sanford Hill is safer than the Tennessee state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sanford Hill, TN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sanford Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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