North Myrtle Beach, SC Crime


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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has unfortunately experienced a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in North Myrtle Beach is 27.7, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of North Myrtle Beach are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in North Myrtle Beach is 95.5, which is more than double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in North Myrtle Beach and the need for continued efforts to address and prevent it.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

North Myrtle Beach violent crime is 27.7. (The US average is 22.7)
North Myrtle Beach property crime is 95.5. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Atlantic Beach, SC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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North Myrtle Beach, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
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Myrtle Beach, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
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Lumberton, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock592016
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Over 12 years ago

High taxes, tolls, utilities but close to NYC. Not a good place to retire unless well to do & you have a house on the Jersey shore. Then again, that's if your house  More

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Definitely a tourist area. Not a good place to raise kids! Schools are terrible. Decent amount of crime, nothing too extreme. High accident rate. Dear god do NOT drive  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have visited this area and it is very nice. I am thinking of longer stays. The only thing I find troubling is the lower end rating for water in this area in general.  More

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