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17%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
29%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
15%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleHonea Path/100k peopleSouth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime73n/a (estimate)1,9252,8002,324
Murder0n/a0.011.26.3
Rape1n/a26.438.240.0
Robbery0n/a0.040.666.1
Assault9n/a237.3401.3268.2
Violent crime10n/a (estimate)264491370
Burglary3n/a79.1352.7269.8
Theft50n/a1,318.21,706.31,401.9
Vehicle theft10n/a263.6249.2282.7
Property crime63n/a (estimate)1,6612,3081,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Honea Path, SC

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Honea Path is 17.2% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 10 violent crimes reported in Honea Path, equivalent to 264 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 28.7%. Additionally, Honea Path recorded 63 property crimes, amounting to 1661 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 15%.

During the most recently reported crime year, Honea Path experienced a total of 0 reported murders. This statistic paints it as a beacon of security when it comes to severe violent crimes. Such an achievement not only instills a profound sense of security for its residents but also sets a high standard for other communities striving to create similarly secure environments. It underscores the area as a place where safety is a top priority, enhancing its appeal as a desirable location to live and thrive.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Honea Path?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Honea Path. Based on the results of the surveys (11 responses), 18% of people felt that there was very little crime in Honea Path and felt safe walking alone at night. While 82% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Honea Path a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Honea Path, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Honea Path presents a total crime rate that is 17% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Honea Path experiences an average of 0.2 daily crimes, comprising 0.03 violent incidents and 0.17 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Honea Path Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Honea Path has decreased by 67.7%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Honea Path, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 54.6%, while property crime has decreased by 69.1%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Honea Path is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Honea Path

The educational level achieved in any given city can influence crime rates significantly. Greater educational achievement is frequently associated with decreased crime rates, as it offers individuals improved job prospects and alternatives to engaging in crime related activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment rates tend to coincide with elevated crime rates. In Honea Path, 75.3% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, in contrast to the national average where 83% have achieved high school graduation.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Honea Path, the cost of living is 18.22% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Honea Path has a median home price of $91,800, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

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The Honea Path crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Honea Path as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Honea Path crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Honea Path crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Honea Path crime rates are 17% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Honea Path are 29% lower than the national average
      • In Honea Path you have a 1 in 52 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Honea Path is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Honea Path has decreased by 67%

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        Daily Crime In Honea Path (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Honea Path, SC per 100,000 people. In Honea Path, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.45 times less than the South Carolina average and 1.21 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Honea Path is 1.86 times less than the South Carolina average and 1.40 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Honea Path has a daily crime rate that is 1.39 times less than the South Carolina average and 1.18 times less than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Honea Path (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Honea Path to every other city in South Carolina, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Honea Path safe? The gauges above illustrate that Honea Path is safer than 74% of every city located within South Carolina along with 42% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in South Carolina and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Honea Path, SC is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Honea Path

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Honea Path is 1 in 380
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Honea Path is 1 in 61
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Honea Path is 1 in 52
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Honea Path, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 380. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 61 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Honea Path is 1 in 52.

        Year Over Year Crime In Honea Path (per 100,000 people)

        Determining whether Honea Path is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Honea Path violent crime rates have decreased by 54%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 69% year over year. Total crimes for Honea Path has decreased by 67% in the same time frame.

        Honea Path police department

        Item Honea Path South Carolina National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)145,812558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.85.13.3
        There are a total of 14 Honea Path police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 24.4% less than the South Carolina average and 17.8% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in South Carolina

        State Total offenders South Carolina /100K National /100K
        South Carolina15,193377266
        There are a total of 15,193 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 377 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 42% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Due West, SC1,18984251334
        Lake Secession, SC976167787954
        Pelzer, SC1,6532481,1671,415
        Ware Shoals, SC2,4552771,3041,581
        Hodges, SC2265162,4272,943
        Cokesbury, SC4325732,6933,266
        Homeland Park, SC6,5705852,7523,337
        Honea Path, SC3,7532641,6611,925

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        Kittanning, PA3,7511921,0151,207
        Honea Path, SC3,7532641,6611,925
        Source: The Honea Path, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.