Crime & Safety Report for 217 S Waccamaw Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Review crime and safety information near 217 S Waccamaw Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$1,549,000 | 6 bd | 5 ba | 3,120 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 73 offenders within 5 miles and 564 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

73 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 217 S Waccamaw Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

73 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
1 Child Involved
0 Assault
72 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MASTERSON, CHRISTOPHER J

37 years old

Child Involved

FAILURE TO REPORT A CHANGE OF ADDRESS/EMPLOYMENT and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13 and SEX OFFENDER REGISTERING/FALSE INFO

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1942 TREE CIRCLE SURFSIDE, SC, 29575
3.9 Medium
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GIBBS, LARRY LORENZO SR.

66 years old

10601 HWY 707 MURRELLS INLET, SC, 29576
3.9 Medium
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BOULWARE, COURTNEY LEA

45 years old

911 RIVERWOOD DR MURRELLS INLET, SC, 29576
4.4 Medium
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DOILEY, TWAN DIANO

46 years old

4031 US-17 BUS MURRELLS INLET, SC, 29576
2.2 Medium
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DUCKSWORTH, BERNARD M

56 years old

10601 HIGHWAY 707 MURRELLS INLET, SC, 29576
3.9 Medium

564 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

564 Crime & Incidents by Severity
83 Severe
80 Medium
166 Low
235 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 10:04 PM

5th Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance near 5th Avenue North in Surfside Beach after a caller reported a man and woman yelling across the street, with a white Jeep seen in a driveway.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:04 PM

Bellamy Ave & Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on a white Maserati SUV near Bellamy Avenue and Ocean Highway in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and checked its registration.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:36 PM

US-17 & Wachesaw Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issue a bulletin for a possible reckless driver in a black Nissan Rogue reported weaving, speeding, and slowing on US 17 southbound near Wachesaw Road.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:05 PM

Whaler Pl, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible heart-related medical emergency involving an elderly woman at a residence near Whaler Place, where crews responded from a prior smoke detector installation.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:12 PM

Cabot St, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a person with mental health issues and off medication was reported acting irate, threatening self-harm, and throwing objects near Cabot Street. The individual left on a bicycle toward Old King and was wearing red shorts and no shirt. No weapons were seen and no physical altercation occurred on scene.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Seaside Elementary1.6 mi

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