Is South Red Hill safe?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Red Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Red Hill
“Go. South Red Hill is a quiet suburban and collegiate community between Conway and Myrtle Beach that is generally very safe for visitors. While commercial corridors along the highway see high-speed vehicular traffic, the residential and golf-oriented neighborhoods experience low violent crime rates.”
Local law enforcement reports indicate that criminal activity in the area is predominantly limited to non-violent property offenses and occasional vehicular break-ins.
About the area
South Red Hill is a sprawling, primarily residential area situated just south of Conway and west of Myrtle Beach, adjacent to Coastal Carolina University. It offers a mix of established subdivisions, student-oriented complexes, golf greens, and convenient retail plazas along major corridors.
- Suburban
- College-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in South Red Hill
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse outside the immediate Coastal Carolina University campus, requiring cyclists to share high-speed roadway shoulders or sidewalks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to coastal tourist strips in Myrtle Beach
- Peaceful suburban neighborhoods with high rates of single-family homeownership
- Convenient proximity to university amenities, athletics, and golf facilities
Cons
- Suburban auto-dependency with high traffic volumes along SC-544 and US-501
- Occasional opportunistic property crime and theft in apartment complex parking areas
- Sparse pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalk coverage outside of planned subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low in South Red Hill, with occasional panhandling limited to busy retail intersections along highway corridors.
What South Red Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute and groundskeepers maintain local golf courses and neighborhoods.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally secure with steady daytime customer traffic around strip malls and campus corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas, with dining spots remaining comfortably safe and family-oriented.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and deserted on neighborhood streets; standard caution is advised in commercial parking lots after dark.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is minimal; Coast RTA provides limited bus service along major routes such as SC-544 and US-501 connecting to Conway and Myrtle Beach, but headways are long.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample surface parking lots at all commercial centers and driveways in residential areas.
Things to do in South Red Hill
- Book a tee time at the well-maintained Burning Ridge Golf Club.
- Attend a Chanticleers football or basketball game at neighboring Coastal Carolina University.
- Enjoy casual regional dining and craft brews along the Highway 544 corridor.
Local favorites
- Burning Ridge Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.4★ (520)Popular 18-hole championship course known for tree-lined fairways and relaxed clubhouse hospitality.
- Rotelli Pizza & Pasta · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)Neighborhood eatery serving classic specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, and sandwiches in a casual setting.
- El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1200)Lively local staple offering generous portions of traditional Mexican fare and margaritas.
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.