Cities / Myrtle Beach / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ranked from the 40 Myrtle Beach areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Central Carolina Forest· Myrtle BeachViolent crime rates are substantially lower than in Myrtle Beach's downtown and tourist corridor.89Go
- 2West Carolina Forest· Myrtle BeachViolent crime rates are substantially lower than the Myrtle Beach city average89Go
- 3South Garden City· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the Myrtle Beach urban core87Go
- 4South Carolina Forest· Myrtle BeachSubstantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to coastal Myrtle Beach resort corridors87Go
- 5Central North Myrtle Beach· Myrtle BeachSubstantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to downtown Myrtle Beach proper.86Go
- 6Central Forestbrook· Myrtle BeachViolent crime rates are substantially lower than the Myrtle Beach municipal average86Go
- 7Northeast North Myrtle Beach· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent crime and theft rates compared to the downtown Myrtle Beach core85Go
- 8West Aynor· Myrtle BeachSubstantially lower violent and property crime rates than coastal Horry County hubs84Go
- 9East Little River· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to central Myrtle Beach84Go
- 10Central Little River· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates than the central Myrtle Beach resort strip84Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.