Horry County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Horry County in SC is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 33,913 violent crimes and 50,557 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.9 per 100k residents, which is 12.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 158.8 per 100k, 2.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate118.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33,913 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,078 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents881 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,758 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate158.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents50,557 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,711 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate136.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents40,025 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,634 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.9 | C | 33913 | 106.2 | +12.0% |
| Property Crime | 158.8 | C | 50557 | 163.6 | -2.9% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 126 | 0.5 | -76.8% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 1078 | 3.5 | -54.5% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 881 | 5.8 | -68.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.1 | D | 5758 | 22.3 | +21.8% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 5711 | 24.0 | -49.1% |
| Larceny | 136.4 | C | 40025 | 116.4 | +17.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 4634 | 22.2 | -54.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Horry County Sheriff's Office
Atlantic Beach Police Department
Atlantic Beach, SC
Conway Police Department
Conway, SC
Aynor Police Department
Aynor, SC
Horry County Police Department
Loris Police Department
Loris, SC
Myrtle Beach Police Department
Myrtle Beach, SC
North Myrtle Beach Police Department
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Surfside Beach Police Department
Surfside Beach, SC