The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Sumter, SC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$2.52 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Sumter, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $4,481 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Sumter 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 Sumter, SC Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. South Sumter ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to South Sumter's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Sumter is 82.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Sumter Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Sumter varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 13 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of South Sumter, SC see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Sumter, SC

The total projected cost of crime in South Sumter for 2025 is $2,522,144. This translates to approximately $1,677 per resident and $4,481 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 10.0% of the median household income in South Sumter. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Sumter Compared to Other Cities?

South Sumter, SC:	$1677
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Sumter is $1,677 per year, which is $1,213 more than the national average and $1,011 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Sumter:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $304 more than in South Sumter.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $1,367 less than in South Sumter

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Sumter	Cost per South Sumter Resident
Murder	$1.03 million	$683
Rape/Sexual Assault	$74,279	$49
Robbery	$37,414	$25
Assault	$633,291	$421
Kidnapping	$19,379	$13
Vehicle Theft	$128,773	$86
Burglary	$88,670	$59
Theft	$200,958	$134
Arson	$5,902	$4
Vandalism	$212,875	$142
Animal Cruelty	$1,621	$1
Drug Crimes	$74,276	$49
Identity Theft	$17,093	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$2,522,144	$1,677

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Sumter, 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 South Sumter totals $7,327,539 ($4,872 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,849,683 ($6,549 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 Sumter 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 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 have the same problem. Of South Sumter’s 1,504 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 Sumter 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 Sumter residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	14.66
Robbery	0.7908
Rape	0.8145
Murder	0.3636
Total Violent Crime	16.63 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.80
Vehicle Theft	5.529
Burglary	6.500
Arson	0.1625
Total Property Crime	37.99 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2125
Drug Crimes	6.676
Vandalism	19.81
Identity Theft	1.468
Animal Cruelty	0.1457
Total "Other" Rate	28.32 (F)

Individual South Sumter Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in South Sumter is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Sumter.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sumter, SC	D-	D-	D-
Paxville, SC	D	C-	D+
Mayesville, SC	F	F	F
Wedgefield, SC	D-	C	D
Alcolu, SC	D	D	D+
Gable, SC	D-	D-	D-
Pinewood, SC	D-	F	D-
Wateree, SC	F	F	D-
Shiloh, SC	F	F	F
Turbeville, SC	F	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Sumter 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
Blue Eye, MO	D+	D+	D+
Deep Gap, NC	B-	C+	C+
Earleville, MD	C	C+	C+
Smackover, AR	C+	D	D
Cold Springs, NV	C	B-	B-
Cleveland, NY	B+	D+	D+
Chualar, CA	D+	F	F
Chaplin, CT	B	A	A
Briarcliff, TX	C	A-	A-
Black Eagle, MT	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, South Sumter is less safe 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 South Sumter, SC average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Sumter schools on SchoolGrade

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