Myrtle Beach, SC Arrest Record Search

The city of Myrtle Beach, with a total population of 33,167, experienced 14,692 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 1,463.50 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 362.34% difference making Myrtle Beach higher than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 523 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Myrtle Beach also handled 4,331 arrests for property crimes during 2017. Compared to Aynor and Conway, Myrtle Beach is a more dangerous place to live.

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Arrest Records by Age & Race

Most of the city arrests fall into 31-40 age group - 32.2%, the least crimes have committed people between 71-80 - 0.3%.

Violent vs. Non-Violent Crimes

The city of Myrtle Beach experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Myrtle Beach totaled 523 violent crimes and 4,331 non-violent crimes.

Myrtle Beach Violent Crime Types from 2007-2017

During 2007-2017, Myrtle Beach experienced 5,255 violent crimes. Of those, 48 were for murder/non-negligent manslaughter, another 485 were for legacy rape, 1,900 were for robbery, and 2,822 were for aggravated assault.

Myrtle Beach City Police Department

It is situated in Horry county, South Carolina with a total number of 242 employees - 30 female, 127 male officers and 85 civilians. Myrtle Beach PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is SC0260600, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.