The Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metro Area has experienced a high level of crime, with a violent crime rate of 23.7, surpassing the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery, which have been a concern for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, the area has seen a significant amount of property crime, with a rate of 51.4, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the need for increased measures to address and prevent crime in the area, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area violent crime is 23.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area property crime is 51.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Wilmington, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Wilmington, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.