Is North Red Hill safe?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Red Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Red Hill
“Go. North Red Hill is a peaceful, mostly residential community nestled between historic Conway and the coastal attractions of Myrtle Beach. It is substantially safer than the coastal tourist strip, though you will need a car to get around comfortably.”
About the area
North Red Hill is a low-key suburban area in Horry County characterized by quiet subdivisions, golf courses, and proximity to Coastal Carolina University. It serves largely as a bedroom community offering a relaxed residential buffer away from oceanfront congestion.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- University Adjacent
- Residential
Walking and biking in North Red Hill
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is virtually nonexistent along major roads, though low-speed subdivision streets are suitable for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to downtown Myrtle Beach
- Stable residential fabric with high homeownership rates in established subdivisions
- Convenient access to Conway Medical Center and university-area retail
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with high-speed arterial roads lacking sidewalks
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car prowls
- Prone to traffic bottlenecks along the US-501 and Highway 90 corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in North Red Hill, with only rare panhandling near major commercial intersections along US-501.
What North Red Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe as commuters and school buses navigate tree-lined residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet in residential pockets, with commercial activity and moderate traffic picking up along main arteries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with low pedestrian foot traffic and safe local dining centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions remain quiet and secure, though unlit connecting roads are unsafe for walking due to fast vehicular traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited; Coast RTA Route 16 serves the broad US-501 corridor between Conway and Myrtle Beach, but service frequency is low and private vehicles are practically essential.
Parking is abundant, free, and hassle-free in expansive surface lots and private residential driveways across the area.
Things to do in North Red Hill
- Play a round of golf at Burning Ridge Golf Club or Hackler Golf Course
- Attend athletic matches and performing arts events at nearby Coastal Carolina University
- Take a short drive into historic downtown Conway to stroll the scenic Riverwalk
Local favorites
- Burning Ridge Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.3★ (430)Well-maintained 18-hole championship course with an approachable layout and friendly clubhouse.
- Rotelli Pizza & Pasta · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (760)Neighborhood staple serving classic thin-crust pizzas, pasta classics, and hearty subs.
- Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 501 · Shopping Mall · 4.5★ (8950)Expansive outdoor shopping destination offering major retail brand outlets and quick-casual dining.
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.