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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$7.51 million

Cost of Crime™ for Tega Cay, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,349 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Tega Cay ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Tega Cay's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tega Cay is 36.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tega Cay Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tega Cay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Tega Cay, SC see the most incidents - about 110 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tega Cay, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Tega Cay for 2025 is $7,507,457. This translates to approximately $494 per resident and $1,349 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Tega Cay. 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): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Tega Cay Compared to Other Cities?

Tega Cay, SC:	$494
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tega Cay is $494 per year, which is $30 more than the national average and $172 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tega Cay:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,487 more than in Tega Cay.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $184 less than in Tega Cay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tega Cay	Cost per Tega Cay Resident
Murder	$1.99 million	$131
Rape/Sexual Assault	$582,214	$38
Robbery	$119,701	$8
Assault	$592,742	$39
Kidnapping	$133,049	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1.18 million	$78
Burglary	$242,625	$16
Theft	$940,032	$62
Arson	$25,130	$2
Vandalism	$483,052	$32
Animal Cruelty	$7,801	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.19 million	$79
Identity Theft	$14,136	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$7,507,457	$494

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tega Cay, 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 Tega Cay totals $16,189,600 ($1,065 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,697,057 ($1,559 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 Tega Cay 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 east 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 Tega Cay has 1, have the same problem. Of Tega Cay’s 15,202 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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Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.358
Robbery	0.2503
Rape	0.6316
Murder	0.0698
Total Violent Crime	2.309 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.94
Vehicle Theft	5.012
Burglary	1.760
Arson	0.0685
Total Property Crime	18.78 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1443
Drug Crimes	10.61
Vandalism	4.448
Identity Theft	0.1201
Animal Cruelty	0.0694
Total "Other" Rate	15.39 (D-)

Individual Tega Cay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fort Mill, SC	D+	B-	C
Lake Wylie, SC	B	A-	B
Rock Hill, SC	D	D+	D
Pineville, NC	D-	C-	D
Indian Land, SC	C	B-	B
Springwood, NC	A	A	A+
Dixie, NC	F	D	F
York, SC	D+	D+	C-
Clover, SC	C+	B-	B-
Van Wyck, SC	C-	D+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tega Cay 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
Marion, SC	F	F	F
Rifle, CO	F	D	D
Ridgeland, SC	F	F	F
Rehoboth, MA	A+	A-	A-
Redlands, CO	C	B-	B-
Raymondville, TX	D-	D	D
Quarryville, PA	A+	A	A
Punxsutawney, PA	A-	A	A
Middleton, ID	B+	C	C
Middle Valley, TN	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Tega Cay is safer 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 Tega Cay, SC average SchoolGrade of A+, with 74% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Tega Cay schools on SchoolGrade

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