According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, South Point is safer than 88% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Ohio, only on the order of 19% of the communities have a lower crime rate than South Point. If you live in South Point, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 526. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 44.

Additionally, NeighborhoodScout analyzed all cities and towns in America with a similar population size to South Point, and we found that the crime rate in South Point is one of the lowest in the nation for its size. This means South Point is one of the safest places in America in which to live for its size, a very important finding.

Now let us turn to take a look at how South Point does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes. This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes (or both) are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in South Point.

Importantly, our analysis shows that South Point has one of the lowest violent crime rates in all of America, across cities and towns of all sizes. Murder, rape, armed robbery and aggravated assault happen far less frequently here than in most places. Your chance of becoming a victim? Just one in 10000. South Point's violent crime rate is just 0 per 1,000 residents.

NeighborhoodScout's analysis of property crime reveals that the property crime rate in South Point is below average to all cities and towns in the nation. This means that you are less likely to become a victim of arson, motor vehicle theft, larceny, or burglary in South Point than in most communities in America. Your chance of becoming a victim of property crime if you live here? Just one in 526.