Violent Crime per Capita in North Myrtle Beach
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 North Myrtle Beach residents.
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C
Violent Crime Grade |
C+ |
B |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$4.45 million
Cost of Crime™ for North Myrtle Beach, SC
In 2025, violent crime will cost $400 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in North Myrtle Beach in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US city. North Myrtle Beach ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to North Myrtle Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in North Myrtle Beach is 2.996 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Myrtle Beach residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in North Myrtle Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 222 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 462 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of North Myrtle Beach, SC see the most incidents - about 28 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in North Myrtle Beach, SC
The total projected cost of crime in North Myrtle Beach for 2025 is $4,452,999. This translates to approximately $184 per resident and $400 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in North Myrtle Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.4%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in North Myrtle Beach Compared to Other Cities?
| North Myrtle Beach, SC: | $184 |
|---|---|
| Denmark, SC: | $1305 |
| Little River, SC: | $116 |
| South Carolina: | $378 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in North Myrtle Beach is $184 per year, which is $74 less than the national average and $193 less than South Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Myrtle Beach:
- In Denmark, SC, crime costs $1,305 per person, which is $1,120 more than in North Myrtle Beach.
- In Little River, SC, crime costs $116 per person, which is $68 less than in North Myrtle Beach
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Myrtle Beach for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to North Myrtle Beach |
Cost per North Myrtle Beach Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.80 million |
$74 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.11 million |
$46 |
Robbery |
$198,609 |
$8 |
Assault |
$1.34 million |
$56 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$4,452,999 |
$184 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in North Myrtle Beach, SC
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in North Myrtle Beach totals $17,683,756 ($732 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,136,755 ($916 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the North Myrtle Beach violent crime map, keep in mind that violent crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which North Myrtle Beach has 22, have the same problem. Of North Myrtle Beach’s 24,170 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Myrtle Beach residents in a standard year.
North Myrtle Beach Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Myrtle Beach residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.937 |
Robbery |
0.2612 |
Rape |
0.7576 |
Murder |
0.0396 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.996 (C+) |
Individual North Myrtle Beach Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in North Myrtle Beach is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to North Myrtle Beach.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | D- | C+ | |
F | D | F | |
D | D+ | C- | |
C | B | C+ | |
D+ | D+ | C- | |
B | C+ | A | |
C | B | B- | |
C | D+ | C+ | |
A- | B | A | |
D- | B | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
North Myrtle Beach is similar versus other cities of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D+ | B- | B- | |
C | B | B | |
D- | D- | D- | |
A | A | A | |
C | C | C |
Considering only the violent crime rate, North Myrtle Beach is safer than the South Carolina state average and safer than the national average.
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