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62%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
79%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
59%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Atlantic Beach crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Atlantic Beach crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Atlantic Beach crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Atlantic Beach crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleAtlantic Beach/100k peopleSouth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)3,773 (estimate)2,8002,324
Murdern/an/an/a11.26.3
Rapen/an/an/a38.240.0
Robberyn/an/an/a40.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a401.3268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)662 (estimate)491370
Burglaryn/an/an/a352.7269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,706.31,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a249.2282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)3,111 (estimate)2,3081,954

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The Atlantic Beach crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Atlantic Beach as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Atlantic Beach crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Atlantic Beach crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Atlantic Beach crime rates are 62% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Atlantic Beach are 79% higher than the national average
      • In Atlantic Beach you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Atlantic Beach is safer than 10% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Atlantic Beach has decreased by 44%

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        Daily Crime In Atlantic Beach (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Atlantic Beach

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Atlantic Beach is 1 in 152
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Atlantic Beach is 1 in 33
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Atlantic Beach is 1 in 27

        Year Over Year Crime In Atlantic Beach (per 100,000 people)

        Atlantic Beach police department

        Item Atlantic Beach South Carolina National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)45,812558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents11.65.13.3
        There are a total of 4 Atlantic Beach police officers. This results in 11.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 128.2% greater than the South Carolina average and 255.5% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in South Carolina

        State Total offenders South Carolina /100K National /100K
        South Carolina15,193377266
        There are a total of 15,193 sex offenders in South Carolina. This yields a total of 377 sex offenders in South Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 42% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Sunset Beach, NC3,99491466557
        Carolina Shores, NC4,3911768971,073
        Calabash, NC2,0571839321,115
        Briarcliffe Acres, SC5291989321,131
        Forestbrook, SC7,6133411,6031,944
        Little River, SC9,6923461,6241,970
        Surfside Beach, SC4,4702333,5343,767
        Atlantic Beach, SC2376623,1113,773

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        West Harrison, IN2374162,1012,518
        McNabb, IL237000
        Menominee, IL2373131,8342,147
        Teller, AK2371,2272,8914,118
        East Thermopolis, WY2373052,4692,774
        Atlantic Beach, SC2376623,1113,773
        Source: The Atlantic Beach, SC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.