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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.26 million

Cost of Crime™ for Six Mile, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,038 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Six Mile ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Six Mile's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Six Mile is 29.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Six Mile Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Six Mile varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Six Mile, SC see the most incidents - about 45 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Six Mile, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Six Mile for 2025 is $2,258,170. This translates to approximately $437 per resident and $1,038 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Six Mile. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Six Mile Compared to Other Cities?

Six Mile, SC:	$437
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Six Mile is $437 per year, which is $28 less than the national average and $229 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Six Mile:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,544 more than in Six Mile.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $127 less than in Six Mile

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Six Mile	Cost per Six Mile Resident
Murder	$718,598	$139
Rape/Sexual Assault	$227,214	$44
Robbery	$45,974	$9
Assault	$228,253	$44
Kidnapping	$47,349	$9
Vehicle Theft	$88,342	$17
Burglary	$134,359	$26
Theft	$260,199	$50
Arson	$15,593	$3
Vandalism	$131,944	$26
Animal Cruelty	$2,576	$0
Drug Crimes	$334,983	$65
Identity Theft	$22,783	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,258,170	$437

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Six Mile, 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 Six Mile totals $5,924,106 ($1,145 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,182,275 ($1,582 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 Six Mile 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 south 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 Six Mile has 1, have the same problem. Of Six Mile’s 5,173 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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Six Mile 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 Six Mile residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.536
Robbery	0.2825
Rape	0.7244
Murder	0.0739
Total Violent Crime	2.617 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.712
Vehicle Theft	1.103
Burglary	2.864
Arson	0.1248
Total Property Crime	13.80 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1510
Drug Crimes	8.754
Vandalism	3.570
Identity Theft	0.5690
Animal Cruelty	0.0673
Total "Other" Rate	13.11 (D)

Individual Six Mile Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nine Times, SC	D+	D+	C-
Norris, SC	D+	C-	C-
Central, SC	D	C-	C-
Salem, SC	D	C	C-
Newry, SC	C-	D+	C+
Sunset, SC	C-	C-	C+
Pickens, SC	D	D+	C-
Liberty, SC	C-	C-	C-
West Union, SC	C	B-	B-
Nimmons, SC	D+	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Six Mile is similar 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
Gillespie, IL	C+	C+	C+
Greenport, NY	A	B	B
Greenland, NH	B	A+	A+
Greenhills, OH	C-	B-	B-
Victor, ID	C-	D+	D+
Waldron, AR	F	D-	D-
Gowanda, NY	D+	D+	D+
Walton, NY	C	D	D
Washington, GA	D	D	D
Greensboro, MD	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Six Mile is safer than the South Carolina 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 Six Mile, SC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Six Mile schools on SchoolGrade

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