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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$10.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wade Hampton, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,255 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Wade Hampton ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Wade Hampton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wade Hampton is 43.42 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wade Hampton Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wade Hampton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Wade Hampton, SC see the most incidents - about 179 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wade Hampton, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Wade Hampton for 2025 is $10,297,145. This translates to approximately $542 per resident and $1,255 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Wade Hampton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Wade Hampton Compared to Other Cities?

Wade Hampton, SC:	$542
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wade Hampton is $542 per year, which is $78 more than the national average and $123 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wade Hampton:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,438 more than in Wade Hampton.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $233 less than in Wade Hampton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wade Hampton	Cost per Wade Hampton Resident
Murder	$2.02 million	$106
Rape/Sexual Assault	$901,794	$48
Robbery	$176,311	$9
Assault	$975,851	$51
Kidnapping	$210,893	$11
Vehicle Theft	$1.52 million	$80
Burglary	$560,284	$30
Theft	$1.31 million	$69
Arson	$62,007	$3
Vandalism	$762,907	$40
Animal Cruelty	$13,034	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.70 million	$89
Identity Theft	$92,350	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$10,297,145	$542

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wade Hampton, 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 Wade Hampton totals $18,003,375 ($948 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,300,520 ($1,491 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 Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton’s 18,982 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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Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.790
Robbery	0.2953
Rape	0.7835
Murder	0.0565
Total Violent Crime	2.925 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.32
Vehicle Theft	5.169
Burglary	3.254
Arson	0.1353
Total Property Crime	21.88 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1832
Drug Crimes	12.08
Vandalism	5.626
Identity Theft	0.6286
Animal Cruelty	0.0928
Total "Other" Rate	18.61 (F)

Individual Wade Hampton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Greenville, SC	D	D+	D
Taylors, SC	D	C	D+
Sans Souci, SC	F	D-	D-
Greer, SC	D+	C+	C-
Parker, SC	F	F	F
Dunean, SC	F	F	F
Mauldin, SC	D-	C+	D
Gantt, SC	F	F	F
Berea, SC	D-	D	D
Welcome, SC	F	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wade Hampton 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
Saugerties, NY	B+	C	C
Fulton, MO	D	C-	C-
Gaston, SC	D+	C-	C-
Gautier, MS	B	A+	A+
Geneva, NY	B-	C	C
Georgetown, DE	D	D	D
Glassmanor, MD	D	D-	D-
Glenvar Heights, FL	A-	A-	A-
Gorham, ME	A-	A+	A+
San Carlos Park, FL	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Wade Hampton is as safe as 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 Wade Hampton, SC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wade Hampton schools on SchoolGrade

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