Ocean Pines, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

90%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

95%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

89%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ocean Pines_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	27	n/a (estimate)	231	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	31.9	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	130.7	66.5
Assault	2	n/a	17.1	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	17	426	364
Burglary	2	n/a	17.1	185.9	250.7
Theft	22	n/a	187.9	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	8.5	547.4	318.7
Property crime	25	n/a (estimate)	214	2,071	1,917

Ocean Pines crime map

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

Ocean Pines crime rates are 90% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ocean Pines are 95% lower than the national average
In Ocean Pines you have a 1 in 434 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ocean Pines is safer than 30% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ocean Pines has decreased by 60%

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Daily Crime In Ocean Pines (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Ocean Pines, per 100,000 residents. In Ocean Pines, the total number of daily crimes is 10.83 times less than the Maryland average and 9.89 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Ocean Pines are 24.95 times less than the Maryland average and 21.30 times less than the national average. For property crime, Ocean Pines has a daily crime rate that is 9.70 times less than the Maryland average and 8.98 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Ocean Pines (higher is better)

Is Ocean Pines safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Maryland as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Ocean Pines to other cities in the state and across the country, Ocean Pines is 35% safer than other cities of Maryland and 30% safer than other cities in the nation. Ocean Pines has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ocean Pines

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ocean Pines is 1 in 5855

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ocean Pines is 1 in 469

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ocean Pines is 1 in 434

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Ocean Pines? In Ocean Pines, MD you have a 1 in 5855 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 469 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 434 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Ocean Pines.

Year Over Year Crime In Ocean Pines (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Ocean Pines is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Ocean Pines violent crime rates have not changed. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 61% year over year. Total crimes for Ocean Pines has decreased by 60% in the same time frame.

Ocean Pines police department

Item	Ocean Pines	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 19 Ocean Pines police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 52.3% less than the Maryland average and 51% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Maryland

State	Total offenders	Maryland_/100K	National_/100K
Maryland	7,370	135	266

There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pittsville, MD	1,742	121	61	182
Millville, DE	1,484	79	390	469
Ocean View, DE	2,637	68	678	746
Dagsboro, DE	1,026	0	828	828
Fenwick Island, DE	445	154	760	913
Snow Hill, MD	2,206	257	685	942
Frankford, DE	712	0	1,025	1,025
Ocean Pines, MD	12,950	17	214	231

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Azle, TX	12,950	330	1,553	1,884
Oakland, NJ	12,953	47	300	347
Rantoul, IL	12,946	599	1,830	2,428
Lumberton, TX	12,939	112	701	813
El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), CA	12,963	513	2,350	2,863
Ocean Pines, MD	12,950	17	214	231

Source: The Ocean Pines, MD 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.