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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$559,331

Cost of Crime™ for Taxahaw, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,812 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Taxahaw ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Taxahaw's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Taxahaw is 50.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Taxahaw Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Taxahaw varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Taxahaw, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Taxahaw for 2025 is $559,331. This translates to approximately $703 per resident and $1,812 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Taxahaw. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Taxahaw, SC:	$703
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Taxahaw is $703 per year, which is $238 more than the national average and $37 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Taxahaw:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,278 more than in Taxahaw.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $393 less than in Taxahaw

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Taxahaw	Cost per Taxahaw Resident
Murder	$188,197	$236
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,003	$44
Robbery	$13,371	$17
Assault	$70,644	$89
Kidnapping	$10,746	$14
Vehicle Theft	$15,392	$19
Burglary	$26,226	$33
Theft	$93,703	$118
Arson	$2,956	$4
Vandalism	$51,999	$65
Animal Cruelty	$575	$1
Drug Crimes	$48,197	$61
Identity Theft	$2,322	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$559,331	$703

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Taxahaw, 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 Taxahaw totals $1,437,344 ($1,806 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,996,676 ($2,508 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 Taxahaw 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 Taxahaw’s 796 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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Taxahaw 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 Taxahaw residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.090
Robbery	0.5340
Rape	0.7252
Murder	0.1258
Total Violent Crime	4.475 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.73
Vehicle Theft	1.249
Burglary	3.633
Arson	0.1538
Total Property Crime	27.76 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2227
Drug Crimes	8.186
Vandalism	9.144
Identity Theft	0.3769
Animal Cruelty	0.0977
Total "Other" Rate	18.03 (F)

Individual Taxahaw Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kershaw, SC	F	D	F
Oakhurst, SC	D	D+	C-
Westville, SC	D	D+	D+
Catarrh, SC	F	D-	F
Pleasant Hill, SC	C+	B	C
Bethune, SC	D	D-	D+
Heath Springs, SC	C-	C	C-
Primus, SC	D-	D-	D
Stoneboro, SC	B	B+	B+
Jefferson, SC	D-	C-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Taxahaw 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
Tazlina, AK	F	F	F
Fort Union, FL	A+	A-	A-
Gamaliel, AR	D	D	D
Gas, KS	C-	D	D
Stoops, KY	A+	A	A
Susan Moore, AL	C+	B+	B+
Sycamore Hills, MO	F	D-	D-
Sylvia, TN	C+	D	D
Syracuse, SC	D-	D-	D-
Forestburg, TX	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Taxahaw 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 Taxahaw, SC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Taxahaw schools on SchoolGrade

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