The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sea Island, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Sea Island

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sea Island.

 

Sea Island, GA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
B-
Other Crime Grade
A

$98,116

Cost of Crime™ for Sea Island, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $488 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sea Island 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 Sea Island, GA Safe?

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

The crime rate in Sea Island is 15.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sea Island Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sea Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Sea Island, GA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sea Island, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Sea Island for 2025 is $98,116. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $488 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Sea Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sea Island Compared to Other Cities?

Sea Island, GA: $231
Hapeville, GA: $1576
Kathleen, GA: $174
Georgia: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sea Island is $231 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $218 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sea Island:
  • In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,345 more than in Sea Island.
  • In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $57 less than in Sea Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sea Island for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sea Island
Cost per Sea Island Resident
Murder
$26,030
$61
Rape/Sexual Assault
$16,178
$38
Robbery
$5,249
$12
Assault
$10,866
$26
Kidnapping
$4,785
$11
Vehicle Theft
$433
$1
Burglary
$1,993
$5
Theft
$22,150
$52
Arson
$1,097
$3
Vandalism
$2,405
$6
Animal Cruelty
$196
$0
Drug Crimes
$6,510
$15
Identity Theft
$224
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$98,116
$231

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sea Island, GA

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 Sea Island totals $255,693 ($603 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $353,809 ($834 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 Sea Island 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, of which Sea Island has 1, have the same problem. Of Sea Island’s 424 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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Sea Island 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 Sea Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8923
Robbery
0.3935
Rape
0.6293
Murder
0.0327
Total Violent Crime
1.948 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.09
Vehicle Theft
0.0660
Burglary
0.5183
Arson
0.1072
Total Property Crime
10.78 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1861
Drug Crimes
2.076
Vandalism
0.7940
Identity Theft
0.0681
Animal Cruelty
0.0626
Total "Other" Rate
3.187 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
C-
B+
A+
A-
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A-
A+
C
C-
C
D+
D
D+
C
D+
C-
B
D+
B
B
B
B-
B+
C+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sea Island is lower 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
D+
A
A
C
D-
D-
B
B-
B-
D
D
D
A-
B+
B+
D
D
D
B
A
A
C
C+
C+
C
C-
C-
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Sea Island is safer than the Georgia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sea Island, GA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sea Island schools on SchoolGrade

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