Myrtle Beach, SC Crime Rates & Statistics

Reported Annual Crime In Myrtle Beach

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Myrtle Beach_{/100k people}	South Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	4,933	n/a (estimate)	15,481	3,746	2,837
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Myrtle Beach_{/100k people}	South Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Murder	5	n/a	15.7	7.4	5.3
Rape	46	n/a	144.4	48.1	40.4
Robbery	139	n/a	436.2	81.3	102.8
Assault	348	n/a	1,092.1	365.0	248.5
Violent crime	538	n/a (estimate)	1,688	502	386
Burglary	469	n/a	1,471.9	664.7	468.9
Theft	3,555	n/a	11,156.8	2,298.5	1,745.0
Vehicle theft	371	n/a	1,164.3	280.6	236.9
Property crime	4,395	n/a (estimate)	13,793	3,244	2,451

A comprehensive overview of any and all yearly reported crimes in Myrtle Beach, SC is shown in the table above. In order to provide more clarity, the total number of crimes is shown as well as the amount of crimes committed per 100,000 people. The crimes indicated in the table are separated into two different categories. These categories are property crimes and violent crimes. According to the table, the overall crime rate is 313% higher than the average of crimes committed in South Carolina. It is also 446% higher than the national average. When it comes to violent crimes, Myrtle Beach, SC shows a crime rate that is 236% higher than the South Carolina average. The crime rate is also 337% higher than the national average. When it comes to property crimes, Myrtle Beach, SC is shown to be 325% higher than the South Carolina average and 463% higher than the national average.

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The overall crime rate in Myrtle Beach is 446% higher than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 42.41 daily crimes that occur in Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach is safer than 0% of the cities in the United States.
In Myrtle Beach you have a 1 in 7 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Myrtle Beach has decreased by 3%.

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Daily Crime In Myrtle Beach (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Myrtle Beach, SC per 100,000 residents. Additionally, daily crime statistics are also listed for South Carolina as well as national figures. In Myrtle Beach, SC the total number of daily crimes is 4.13 times more than the South Carolina average and 5.46 times more than the national average. Violent crime statistics in Myrtle Beach, SC are 3.36 times more than the South Carolina average and 4.37 times more than the national average. Regarding crimes committed against personal property, Myrtle Beach, SC has a daily crime rate that is 4.25 times more than the South Carolina average and 5.63 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Myrtle Beach (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Myrtle Beach, SC compared to other areas of South Carolina, as well as the rest of America? In the included graphs, it's depicted that Myrtle Beach, SC safer than 0% when compared to other South Carolina cities, and 0% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are derived from a closer look at each city's crime rate in South Carolina, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Myrtle Beach, SC. At this time, Myrtle Beach, SC sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Myrtle Beach

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Myrtle Beach is 1 in 60

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Myrtle Beach is 1 in 8

The chance of being a victim of crime in Myrtle Beach is 1 in 7

Are you interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Myrtle Beach, SC? Just look at the above illustrations to see what your chances are of becoming a victim of any crime, such as property crime or violent crime, in this city. In Myrtle Beach, SC, you have a 1 in 60 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 8. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Myrtle Beach, SC is 1 in 7.

Year Over Year Crime In Myrtle Beach (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Myrtle Beach, SC is growing less or more safe for inhabitants is most easily done by comparing yearly crime rates. Graphs - like the one above - show crimes by crime type per 100,000 residents. They are displayed by crime types of violent, property, and total, in order to give a better overview of yearly crime rates. Myrtle Beach, SC has increased by 7% in violent crimes. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 4% year over year. Total crimes for Myrtle Beach, SC has decreased by 3% in the same time frame.

Myrtle Beach police department

Item	Myrtle Beach	South Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	267	5,812	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	9.5	5.1	3.3

There are a total of 267 Myrtle Beach police officers. This results in 9.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 87.7% greater than the South Carolina average and 192.4% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in South Carolina

State	Total offenders	South Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
South Carolina	12,678	314	222

There are a total of 12,678 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 314 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 41% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Briarcliffe Acres, SC	407	0	0	0
Atlantic Beach, SC	239	0	0	0
Murrells Inlet, SC	9,161	254	1,642	1,896
Forestbrook, SC	5,218	349	2,253	2,602
Little River, SC	9,239	353	2,283	2,636
Garden City, SC	9,456	456	2,950	3,406
Red Hill, SC	14,251	476	3,076	3,552
Myrtle Beach, SC	30,106	1,688	13,793	15,481

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Orcutt, CA	30,109	490	2,809	3,298
Helena, MT	30,102	654	3,874	4,528
Burlingame, CA	30,118	201	3,410	3,611
Holly Springs, NC	30,126	27	898	925
Lawrenceville, GA	30,127	291	3,167	3,458
Myrtle Beach, SC	30,106	1,688	13,793	15,481

Source: The Myrtle Beach, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2016. 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.