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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$782,980

Cost of Crime™ for Sunset, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,000 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sunset ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Sunset's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sunset is 30.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sunset Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sunset varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Sunset, SC see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sunset, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Sunset for 2025 is $782,980. This translates to approximately $457 per resident and $1,000 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Sunset. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sunset Compared to Other Cities?

Sunset, SC:	$457
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sunset is $457 per year, which is $8 less than the national average and $209 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sunset:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,524 more than in Sunset.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $147 less than in Sunset

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sunset	Cost per Sunset Resident
Murder	$209,084	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$82,233	$48
Robbery	$16,905	$10
Assault	$124,329	$72
Kidnapping	$21,613	$13
Vehicle Theft	$25,187	$15
Burglary	$56,215	$33
Theft	$73,110	$43
Arson	$6,773	$4
Vandalism	$59,311	$35
Animal Cruelty	$887	$1
Drug Crimes	$100,686	$59
Identity Theft	$6,647	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$782,980	$457

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sunset, 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 Sunset totals $1,818,125 ($1,060 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,601,105 ($1,517 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 Sunset 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 Sunset has 1, have the same problem. Of Sunset’s 1,715 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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Sunset 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 Sunset residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.524
Robbery	0.3134
Rape	0.7908
Murder	0.0649
Total Violent Crime	3.693 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.231
Vehicle Theft	0.9484
Burglary	3.614
Arson	0.1635
Total Property Crime	12.96 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2078
Drug Crimes	7.937
Vandalism	4.841
Identity Theft	0.5007
Animal Cruelty	0.0700
Total "Other" Rate	13.56 (D)

Individual Sunset Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nine Times, SC	D+	D+	C-
Nimmons, SC	D+	D	C-
Six Mile, SC	C-	B-	C
Pickens, SC	D	D+	C-
Salem, SC	D	C	C-
Rocky Bottom, SC	C-	D+	C
Tamassee, SC	D-	D+	F
Reid, NC	C-	C+	D
Lakemont, SC	C+	B	B
Dacusville, SC	C+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sunset 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
Stockton, KS	D-	D	D
Dorset, VT	C	C	C
East Nassau, NY	A	B+	B+
Edgerton, MN	A	A	A
Elgin, MN	A	B+	B+
Ellicott, CO	D+	B-	B-
Francis, UT	A-	A-	A-
Franklin, VT	B	A-	A-
Grimsley, TN	D+	C+	C+
Gum Spring, VA	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Sunset 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 Sunset, SC average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Sunset schools on SchoolGrade

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