B+
39%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
33%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
40%
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.
Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMurrells Inlet/100k peopleSouth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,416 (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)248 (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)1,168 (estimate)2,3081,954

Murrells Inlet crime map



The Murrells Inlet crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Murrells Inlet 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

      • Murrells Inlet crime rates are 39% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Murrells Inlet are 33% lower than the national average
      • In Murrells Inlet you have a 1 in 71 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Murrells Inlet is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Murrells Inlet has decreased by 14%

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        Daily Crime In Murrells Inlet (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Murrells Inlet

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Murrells Inlet is 1 in 403
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Murrells Inlet is 1 in 86
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Murrells Inlet is 1 in 71

        Year Over Year Crime In Murrells Inlet (per 100,000 people)

        Murrells Inlet police department

        Item Murrells Inlet South Carolina National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a5,812558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a5.13.3

        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.

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        Murrells Inlet, SC9,2922481,1681,416

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        Murrells Inlet, SC9,2922481,1681,416
        Source: The Murrells Inlet, 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.