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South Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach · Caution

Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States — Billy Wilson Photography (Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0)

56out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. South Myrtle Beach offers extensive beachfront access, classic mini-golf, and budget-friendly oceanfront hotels, but property crime and petty theft are significant issues. Stay aware of your surroundings, especially after dark along Ocean Boulevard and Kings Highway, and ensure vehicles and rental rooms are securely locked.”
— Gogo, on South Myrtle Beach

Walk score

52/100

Bike score

58/100

Recent local news: Local law enforcement continues enhanced seasonal patrols and camera surveillance along the South Ocean Boulevard corridor to curb recurring late-night disturbances and firearm-related incidents.

About the area

Beachfront ResortTourist HeavySeasonal BustleCommercial Strip

South Myrtle Beach stretches from the southern end of the main Boardwalk down toward Myrtle Beach State Park and the Market Common area. It is characterized by high-rise resorts, older budget motels, pancake houses, and amusement centers, catering heavily to seasonal vacationers. While busy and lively during summer daylight hours, certain inland blocks and commercial corridors experience elevated crime rates.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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