Crime per Capita in Three Points
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Three Points.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$3.79 million
Cost of Crime™ for Three Points, Columbia, SC
In 2025, crime will cost $2,862 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Three Points 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 Three Points, Columbia, SC Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Three Points ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of neighborhoods but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Three Points's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Three Points is 73.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Three Points Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Three Points varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the west areas to 1 in 22 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Three Points, Columbia, SC see the most incidents - about 57 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Three Points, Columbia, SC
The total projected cost of crime in Three Points for 2025 is $3,790,692. This translates to approximately $1,241 per resident and $2,862 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.3% of the median household income in Three Points. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Three Points Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Three Points, Columbia, SC: | $1241 |
|---|---|
| Nicholtown, Greenville, SC: | $1491 |
| White Grove, Fort Mill, SC: | $228 |
| South Carolina: | $666 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Three Points is $1,241 per year, which is $777 more than the national average and $576 more than Columbia's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Three Points:
- In Nicholtown, Greenville, SC, crime costs $1,491 per person, which is $249 more than in Three Points.
- In White Grove, Fort Mill, SC, crime costs $228 per person, which is $1,014 less than in Three Points
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Three Points for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Three Points |
Cost per Three Points Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.56 million |
$510 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$148,318 |
$49 |
Robbery |
$68,169 |
$22 |
Assault |
$546,098 |
$179 |
Kidnapping |
$52,394 |
$17 |
Vehicle Theft |
$203,940 |
$67 |
Burglary |
$204,104 |
$67 |
Theft |
$484,846 |
$159 |
Arson |
$9,539 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$303,164 |
$99 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,709 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$195,984 |
$64 |
Identity Theft |
$12,437 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$3,790,692 |
$1,241 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Three Points, Columbia, 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 Three Points totals $11,189,345 ($3,664 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,980,037 ($4,905 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 Three Points 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 central 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 Three Points’s 3,054 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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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 Three Points residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
6.226 |
Robbery |
0.7096 |
Rape |
0.8010 |
Murder |
0.2716 |
Total Violent Crime |
8.009 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
30.65 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.312 |
Burglary |
7.368 |
Arson |
0.1293 |
Total Property Crime |
42.46 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2829 |
Drug Crimes |
8.676 |
Vandalism |
13.90 |
Identity Theft |
0.5261 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1199 |
Total "Other" Rate |
23.50 (F) |
Individual Three Points Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Three Points is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Three Points.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | F | |
D- | D- | D | |
B | A | B- | |
B+ | A- | B | |
B | A | B- | |
D | C- | D- | |
D | C- | D- | |
F | D- | F | |
F | F | F | |
B- | B- | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Three Points 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
D- | F | F | |
B- | C | C | |
A- | A- | A- | |
B | A | A | |
D+ | C | C | |
C | B | B | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D | D | |
C | C+ | C+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Three Points 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 Three Points, Columbia, SC average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Three Points schools on SchoolGrade
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