Surfside Beach, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Surfside Beach Police Department serves the city of Surfside Beach, SC in Horry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 342 violent crimes and 619 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.1 per 100k residents, which is 13.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.2 per 100k, 29.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents342 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.1 | B | 342 | 106.2 | -13.2% |
| Property Crime | 115.2 | B | 619 | 163.6 | -29.6% |
| Larceny | 115.2 | C | 505 | 116.4 | -1.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 0 miles | F 189.0 | C 154.0 | Violent: 105.1% higher Property: 33.7% higher |
| Aynor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 94.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 17.9% lower |
| Loris | 0 miles | F 219.9 | B 146.6 | Violent: 138.7% higher Property: 27.3% higher |
| North Myrtle Beach | 0 miles | A 59.0 | D 211.6 | Violent: 35.9% lower Property: 83.7% higher |
| Myrtle Beach | 16 miles | F 277.1 | F 443.3 | Violent: 200.7% higher Property: 284.9% higher |