‘Our foot is on the gas’: MBPD reports nearly 50% drop in violent crimes in less than 10 years

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The Myrtle Beach Police Department’s top brass showcased the hard work her team did in 2024 to keep residents and visitors safe throughout the city.

Myrtle Beach Police Chief Amy Prock gave a recap of 2024 to Myrtle Beach city councilmembers during a workshop meeting on Tuesday.

One of the top moments came when Prock provided an overview of crime trends since 2015. It showed that Part 1 crimes, such as homicides, burglaries and aggravated assaults, have dropped nearly 50% since 2015…

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