Is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Myrtle Beach, SC

Is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina safe place to live?
Is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Myrtle Beach? What is the crime rate in Myrtle Beach city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 330% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Myrtle Beach is 256% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Myrtle Beach is 345% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 68 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 11 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    3600
    Violent : 492
    Property : 3108
    Total Crime
    330% NAT. AVG.
    210% STATE AVG.
    10095.9 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    256% NAT. AVG.
    160% STATE AVG.
    1379.8 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    345% NAT. AVG.
    220% STATE AVG.
    8716.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Myrtle Beach
    Violent crime
    1 in 68
    Property crime
    1 in 11
    Robbery
    1 in 387
    Burglary
    1 in 130
    Assault
    1 in 98
    Car Theft
    1 in 144
    Myrtle Beach : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In South Carolina 1 1 12 1 4
    In USA 9 7 269 5 90
    Myrtle Beach : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In South Carolina 5 18 3 13 2
    In USA 64 167 60 91 39

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Myrtle Beach
    		South Carolina
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 492 1379.8 530.68 387.8
    Murder 6 16.8 10.52 6.5
    Robbery 87 244 59.83 73.9
    Assault 342 959.1 420.35 279.7
    Rape 57 159.9 39.98 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Myrtle Beach
    		 South Carolina
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 3108 8716.1 2721.08 1,958.2
    Burglary 258 723.5 448 314.2
    Larceny 2617 7339.2 1991.02 1,398
    Car Theft 233 653.4 282.06 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison