Is Central Forestbrook safe?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Central Forestbrook as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Central Forestbrook
“Go. Central Forestbrook is a quiet, well-established residential community that offers a safe and peaceful environment away from the coastal tourist corridors. Visitors staying here or visiting family will find minimal safety concerns beyond basic personal vigilance.”
About the area
Central Forestbrook is an unincorporated suburban enclave in Horry County situated inland between US 501 and SC 544. Characterized by leafy subdivisions, single-family homes, and local neighborhood amenities, it caters almost entirely to local residents and families rather than vacation crowds.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Central Forestbrook
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no dedicated bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are absent on Forestbrook Road, though interior subdivision loops offer low-traffic neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than the Myrtle Beach municipal average
- High rate of owner-occupied housing and stable middle-income demographics
- Quiet residential atmosphere with minimal tourist traffic and low transient foot traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with narrow road shoulders and sparse continuous sidewalks
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting along sections of Forestbrook Road and interior subdivision connectors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential neighborhoods of Central Forestbrook, with only occasional transient activity appearing near the commercial strip centers along US 501.
What Central Forestbrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful with residents commuting, walking dogs, and exercising through subdivision streets in daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with moderate school and commuter traffic along main access roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity and very low safety risk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and sleepy; walking along main roads is discouraged due to lack of lighting, but violent risk is minimal.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Coast RTA, but fixed-route bus service (such as Route 16 along US 501 or Route 10) operates only along peripheral highways, leaving the interior neighborhoods without direct transit access.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, utilizing private driveways, subdivision parking pads, and open commercial plaza lots.
Things to do in Central Forestbrook
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Arrowhead Country Club along the Intracoastal Waterway
- Take a scenic stroll or run through the established tree-lined residential loops
- Enjoy casual local dining at family-run eateries along the Forestbrook Road commercial nodes
Local favorites
- Gino's Real New York Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Unpretentious local favorite dishing out classic New York-style pies, calzones, and hero sandwiches.
- The Tavern in the Forest · Bar & Grill · 4.5★ (420)Casual neighborhood pub offering craft beers, wings, burgers, and sports viewing in a relaxed setting.
- Pan American Restaurant · Diner · 4.3★ (850)Hearty classic American and Greek diner breakfast and lunch staples served near the US 501 corridor.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.