The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Waterloo, 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?

$3.22 million

Cost of Crime™ for Waterloo, SC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,876 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Waterloo ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Waterloo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waterloo is 49.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waterloo Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waterloo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Waterloo, SC see the most incidents - about 59 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waterloo, SC

The total projected cost of crime in Waterloo for 2025 is $3,222,585. This translates to approximately $823 per resident and $1,876 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Waterloo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Waterloo, SC:	$823
Denmark, SC:	$1981
Little River, SC:	$310
South Carolina:	$666
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waterloo is $823 per year, which is $359 more than the national average and $157 more than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waterloo:

In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,981 per person, which is $1,158 more than in Waterloo.
In Little River, SC, crime costs $310 per person, which is $513 less than in Waterloo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waterloo	Cost per Waterloo Resident
Murder	$1.32 million	$337
Rape/Sexual Assault	$157,431	$40
Robbery	$72,431	$18
Assault	$520,076	$133
Kidnapping	$31,543	$8
Vehicle Theft	$22,641	$6
Burglary	$153,848	$39
Theft	$390,492	$100
Arson	$17,329	$4
Vandalism	$269,760	$69
Animal Cruelty	$3,249	$1
Drug Crimes	$251,149	$64
Identity Theft	$11,912	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$3,222,585	$823

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo totals $9,655,806 ($2,466 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,878,391 ($3,289 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 Waterloo 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 southeast 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 Waterloo has 1, have the same problem. Of Waterloo’s 3,916 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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Waterloo 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 Waterloo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.624
Robbery	0.5880
Rape	0.6630
Murder	0.1795
Total Violent Crime	6.055 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.25
Vehicle Theft	0.3734
Burglary	4.332
Arson	0.1832
Total Property Crime	24.14 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1328
Drug Crimes	8.670
Vandalism	9.643
Identity Theft	0.3930
Animal Cruelty	0.1122
Total "Other" Rate	18.95 (F)

Individual Waterloo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mount Gallagher, SC	D	C	D
Mountville, SC	D-	F	D-
Cross Hill, SC	D-	F	D-
Maddens, SC	D	D+	D
Pinehurst, SC	D+	F	C
Greenwood, SC	D-	D-	D-
Ware Shoals, SC	D-	F	D-
Hodges, SC	D-	D+	D-
Greenwood Shores, SC	C	B	C+
Shoals Junction, SC	D	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waterloo 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
Cool, CA	B+	B+	B+
Glouster, OH	C-	C-	C-
Greene, NY	B+	B+	B+
Hobart, OK	F	D-	D-
Edgecliff Village, TX	C+	B-	B-
Victor, MT	B+	B-	B-
Cross Junction, VA	A+	A	A
Cottondale, FL	A	D+	D+
Cookville, TX	D+	C	C
Chattaroy, WA	B-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Waterloo 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 Waterloo, SC average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Waterloo schools on SchoolGrade

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