Horry County, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Horry County in SC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,103 violent crimes and 24,640 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.6 per 100k residents, which is +12.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 166.5 per 100k, +1.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate119.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,103 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents462 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,422 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,640 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,092 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,620 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,865 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.6 | C | 14103 | 106.2 | +12.6% |
| Property Crime | 166.5 | C | 24640 | 163.6 | +1.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 42 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 462 | 3.5 | -69.5% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 541 | 5.8 | -66.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.4 | D | 2422 | 22.3 | +27.5% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 2092 | 24.0 | -50.5% |
| Larceny | 144.6 | D | 20620 | 116.4 | +24.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 1865 | 22.2 | -55.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Atlantic Beach Police Department
Atlantic Beach, SC
Conway Police Department
Conway, SC
Aynor Police Department
Aynor, SC
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