The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Hill, Bellingham, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.98 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Hill, Bellingham, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,445 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South 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 South Hill, Bellingham, WA Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. South Hill ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of neighborhoods but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to South Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South Hill is 66.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Hill Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the south areas to 1 in 23 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of South Hill, Bellingham, WA see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Hill, Bellingham, WA

The total projected cost of crime in South Hill for 2025 is $1,977,278. This translates to approximately $725 per resident and $1,445 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in South Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South Hill, Bellingham, WA:	$725
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA:	$1762
Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA:	$324
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Hill is $725 per year, which is $261 more than the national average and $115 more than Bellingham's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Hill:

In New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, crime costs $1,762 per person, which is $1,037 more than in South Hill.
In Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA, crime costs $324 per person, which is $401 less than in South Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Hill	Cost per South Hill Resident
Murder	$321,038	$118
Rape/Sexual Assault	$128,306	$47
Robbery	$91,022	$33
Assault	$267,751	$98
Kidnapping	$26,912	$10
Vehicle Theft	$186,742	$68
Burglary	$144,022	$53
Theft	$521,224	$191
Arson	$16,273	$6
Vandalism	$223,352	$82
Animal Cruelty	$1,050	$0
Drug Crimes	$23,029	$8
Identity Theft	$26,557	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$1,977,278	$725

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Hill, Bellingham, WA

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 South Hill totals $2,861,876 ($1,049 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,839,155 ($1,774 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 South 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of South Hill’s 2,728 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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South 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 South Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.418
Robbery	1.061
Rape	0.7757
Murder	0.0626
Total Violent Crime	5.317 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	36.89
Vehicle Theft	4.421
Burglary	5.821
Arson	0.2470
Total Property Crime	47.38 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1627
Drug Crimes	1.141
Vandalism	11.46
Identity Theft	1.258
Animal Cruelty	0.0520
Total "Other" Rate	14.07 (D+)

Individual South Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA	C+	C-	B
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA	D-	B-	D-
Sehome, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	D-
Samish Hill, Bellingham, WA	C+	A-	C
York, Bellingham, WA	F	D+	F
Puget, Bellingham, WA	D+	C+	D
Lettered Streets, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	D-
Columbia, Bellingham, WA	D	B-	D-
Birchwood, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	F
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South Hill is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Shore Harbour and Marina, League City, TX	A-	A	A
Grafton Hill, Worcester, MA	A-	B-	B-
Greendale Village, Needham, MA	A+	A+	A+
Hill Farms-University Neighborh, Madison, WI	B+	A+	A+
Kings Mill, Broomfield, CO	C-	C+	C+
Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL	A-	B	B
Lakewood, New Orleans, LA	C-	A-	A-
Lincoln Park-Syracuse, Syracuse, NY	C	F	F
South Main Street Historic District, Middletown, OH	D	C-	C-
Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA	C+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, South Hill is less safe than the Washington 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 South Hill, Bellingham, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools N/A. See South Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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