North Myrtle Beach, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The North Myrtle Beach Police Department serves the city of North Myrtle Beach, SC in Horry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,839 violent crimes and 4,832 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.0 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 211.6 per 100k, 29.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.0 | A | 2839 | 106.2 | -44.4% |
| Property Crime | 211.6 | D | 4832 | 163.6 | +29.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.8 | B | 340 | 22.3 | -33.7% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 433 | 24.0 | -59.0% |
| Larceny | 182.1 | D | 4021 | 116.4 | +56.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.7 | B | 367 | 22.2 | -11.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 0 miles | F 189.0 | C 154.0 | Violent: 220.1% higher Property: 27.2% lower |
| Aynor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 94.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.3% lower |
| Loris | 0 miles | F 219.9 | B 146.6 | Violent: 272.5% higher Property: 30.7% lower |
| Surfside Beach | 0 miles | B 92.1 | B 115.2 | Violent: 56.0% higher Property: 45.6% lower |
| Myrtle Beach | 16 miles | F 277.1 | F 443.3 | Violent: 369.2% higher Property: 109.5% higher |