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Crime & Safety in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

North Myrtle Beach has a violent crime rate of 419 per 100,000 residents, 10% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 265.6 per 100,000, robbery at 59.0, rape at 88.5. The murder rate is 5.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,581 per 100,000, 236% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,371, burglary at 637, vehicle theft at 573 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 78 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, North Myrtle Beach receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: North Myrtle Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent419.1/100K
10% above US avg
Murder5.9/100K
6% below US avg
Rape88.5/100K
Robbery59.0/100K
Assault265.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,581.3/100K
236% above US avg
Burglary637.5/100K
Theft5,371.3/100K
Vehicle Theft572.5/100K
Arson5.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)78

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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