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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$483,223

Cost of Crime™ for Shoals Junction, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,608 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Shoals Junction ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Shoals Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shoals Junction is 37.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shoals Junction Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shoals Junction varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Shoals Junction, SC see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shoals Junction, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Shoals Junction for 2025 is $483,223. This translates to approximately $559 per resident and $1,608 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Shoals Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Shoals Junction Compared to Other Cities?

Shoals Junction, SC:	$559
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shoals Junction is $559 per year, which is $95 more than the national average and $106 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shoals Junction:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,421 more than in Shoals Junction.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $249 less than in Shoals Junction

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shoals Junction	Cost per Shoals Junction Resident
Murder	$125,534	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,876	$39
Robbery	$15,094	$17
Assault	$111,191	$129
Kidnapping	$15,663	$18
Vehicle Theft	$4,995	$6
Burglary	$14,815	$17
Theft	$64,845	$75
Arson	$3,308	$4
Vandalism	$41,400	$48
Animal Cruelty	$723	$1
Drug Crimes	$47,688	$55
Identity Theft	$4,090	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$483,223	$559

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shoals Junction, 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 Shoals Junction totals $1,029,547 ($1,192 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,512,771 ($1,751 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 Shoals Junction 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 Shoals Junction’s 864 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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Shoals Junction 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 Shoals Junction residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.481
Robbery	0.5554
Rape	0.6467
Murder	0.0773
Total Violent Crime	5.761 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.49
Vehicle Theft	0.3734
Burglary	1.890
Arson	0.1585
Total Property Crime	16.91 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2990
Drug Crimes	7.462
Vandalism	6.707
Identity Theft	0.6117
Animal Cruelty	0.1132
Total "Other" Rate	15.19 (D-)

Individual Shoals Junction Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Donalds, SC	D+	D-	C
Ware Shoals, SC	D-	F	D-
Hodges, SC	D-	D+	D-
Due West, SC	D	D-	D+
Mount Gallagher, SC	D	C	D
Honea Path, SC	D-	C-	D
Level Land, SC	C-	B-	C+
Waterloo, SC	D-	D-	D-
Greenwood, SC	D-	D-	D-
Maddens, SC	D	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shoals Junction 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
Wilkinsville, SC	D	C	C
Buckley, IL	A	B+	B+
Cameron, OK	B-	B	B
Camp Wood, TX	D-	D	D
Canehill, AR	C	D	D
Carlotta, CA	D+	F	F
Caspar, CA	D-	F	F
Charleston, ME	A+	A+	A+
Charleston, PA	B	A+	A+
Chase Mills, NY	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Shoals Junction 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 Shoals Junction, SC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Shoals Junction schools on SchoolGrade

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