How Safe Is Your Myrtle Beach Neighborhood? Explore Our Crime Map To Find Out
You may assume your neighborhood is relatively safe, but how does it actually stack up to other parts of Myrtle Beach? Find out by exploring our crime map. Gain a better understanding of criminal activity in your neighborhood and read suggestions on how to make your neighborhood and home safer. If you want to make improvements, explore home security pricing and contact Secure24 Alarm Systems to learn how our innovative ADT systems can help.
Myrtle Beach Crime Map
A heat-mapped record of reported incidents over the calendar year, plotted by location and severity.
How To Navigate Our Myrtle Beach Crime Map
Our crime map offers a look at criminal activity throughout Myrtle Beach. Darker red indicates a heavier concentration of police responses relative to the surrounding neighborhoods. If you want an expanded perspective, zoom out by tapping the - (minus) sign. Get a closer look by pressing the + (plus) sign. Keep in mind that no neighborhood is immune to crime, and a fully equipped home security system is always a wise investment, regardless of where you live.
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Ways to Keep Your Myrtle Beach Home And Neighborhood Secure
You might be surprised to see there’s more criminal activity in your community than you expected. Thankfully, there are things you can do to better protect your home and keep thieves out of your Myrtle Beach neighborhood. Consider the following tips:
- Meet your neighbors: Get to know people living nearby and look out for each other. Quite a few Myrtle Beach neighborhoods have begun neighborhood watch groups.
- Invest in a security system: Whenever a prowler triggers an alarm, it will discourage them from sneaking around your neighborhood. Exterior video cameras are one of the most powerful deterrents, as criminals don’t want to be recorded.
- Keep valuables out of your vehicle. Keeping your smartphone, keys, or purse in your parked vehicle can lead to a break-in. Whenever possible, take valuable items indoors or hide them away under a seat or in the trunk.
- Use motion-activated lights: Light deters potential burglars. By installing motion-activated lights near the garage or a rear door, you can halt a burglary before it begins.
- Let those you trust know when you’re gone: Tell a trusted neighbor when you’re going to be gone and give them a spare key or smart lock code in the event of an emergency. Don’t post travel plans on Facebook and other social media apps.
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