West Ocean City, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

33%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

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.

West Ocean City 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 West Ocean City 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 West Ocean City 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 West Ocean City crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Ocean City_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,271 (estimate)	2,034	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.5	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	30.6	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	114.2	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	245.2	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	249 (estimate)	399	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,225.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	219.8	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,022 (estimate)	1,635	1,954

West Ocean City crime map

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

West Ocean City crime rates are 45% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Ocean City are 33% lower than the national average
In West Ocean City you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Ocean City is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Ocean City has increased by 1%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Ocean City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Ocean City is 1 in 402

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Ocean City is 1 in 98

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Ocean City is 1 in 79

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

West Ocean City police department

Item	West Ocean City	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.3	3.3

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}
Ocean View, DE	2,637	35	631	666
Millville, DE	1,484	125	639	763
South Bethany, DE	558	204	816	1,020
Berlin, MD	4,740	325	1,336	1,661
Ocean Pines, MD	12,950	382	1,570	1,952
Selbyville, DE	2,520	451	1,675	2,126
Bishopville, MD	634	447	1,836	2,283
West Ocean City, MD	4,661	249	1,022	1,271

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Edinburgh, IN	4,661	90	1,151	1,241
Wanamassa, NJ	4,662	123	858	981
Lindstrom, MN	4,662	201	1,406	1,606
Pleasant View, TN	4,660	279	1,022	1,301
Blackwood, NJ	4,660	187	1,307	1,494
West Ocean City, MD	4,661	249	1,022	1,271

Source: The West Ocean City, 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.