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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$364,474

Cost of Crime™ for Wampee, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,094 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wampee ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Wampee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wampee is 35.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wampee Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wampee varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Wampee, SC see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wampee, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Wampee for 2025 is $364,474. This translates to approximately $440 per resident and $1,094 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Wampee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Wampee, SC:	$440
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wampee is $440 per year, which is $25 less than the national average and $226 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wampee:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,541 more than in Wampee.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $130 less than in Wampee

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wampee	Cost per Wampee Resident
Murder	$46,716	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$36,944	$45
Robbery	$10,846	$13
Assault	$67,826	$82
Kidnapping	$8,375	$10
Vehicle Theft	$27,032	$33
Burglary	$23,484	$28
Theft	$48,537	$59
Arson	$3,054	$4
Vandalism	$27,403	$33
Animal Cruelty	$574	$1
Drug Crimes	$61,343	$74
Identity Theft	$2,339	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$364,474	$440

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wampee, 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 Wampee totals $510,105 ($615 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $874,578 ($1,055 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 Wampee 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 west 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 Wampee’s 829 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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Wampee 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 Wampee residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.849
Robbery	0.4159
Rape	0.7350
Murder	0.0300
Total Violent Crime	4.030 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.31
Vehicle Theft	2.106
Burglary	3.123
Arson	0.1525
Total Property Crime	16.69 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1666
Drug Crimes	10.00
Vandalism	4.627
Identity Theft	0.3645
Animal Cruelty	0.0937
Total "Other" Rate	15.26 (D-)

Individual Wampee Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Longs, SC	D+	D+	C-
North Myrtle Beach, SC	C	C+	B
Briarcliffe Acres, SC	F	D	F
Atlantic Beach, SC	D	D-	C+
Nixonville, SC	C	B	B-
Little River, SC	C	B	C+
Shell, SC	C-	C-	C
Daisy, SC	D	D-	D
Ocean Forest, SC	B	C+	A
Olyphic, NC	D-	B	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wampee 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
Schaefferstown, PA	C	C	C
Hoyleton, IL	B+	A	A
Husser, LA	B-	C	C
Iaeger, WV	C	D+	D+
Ila, GA	B+	C+	C+
Indian River, ME	B-	A	A
Ionia, NY	A+	A	A
Jasper, MI	A	B+	B+
Kaumakani, HI	F	D	D
Roosville, MT	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Wampee 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 Wampee, SC average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wampee schools on SchoolGrade

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