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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 BeachSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to the Myrtle Beach oceanfront core86Go
- 2West Carolina Forest· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to central Myrtle Beach coastal corridors86Go
- 3Central Forestbrook· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Myrtle Beach coastal tourist strip84Go
- 4South Carolina Forest· Myrtle BeachSubstantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to the Myrtle Beach city core84Go
- 5Central North Myrtle Beach· Myrtle BeachSubstantially lower violent crime rates compared to central Myrtle Beach83Go
- 6South Garden City· Myrtle BeachViolent crime rates are remarkably low compared to central Myrtle Beach82Go
- 7West Aynor· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the Grand Strand beachfront81Go
- 8North Garden City· Myrtle BeachViolent crime rates are low and well below the greater Myrtle Beach municipal average80Go
- 9Northeast North Myrtle Beach· Myrtle BeachViolent crime rates are substantially lower than both state and regional Grand Strand averages.80Go
- 10Central Little River· Myrtle BeachSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Myrtle Beach proper79Go, stay aware
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.