Ocean Acres, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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16%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ocean Acres_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,774 (estimate)	1,645	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.3	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	17.3	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	49.3	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	235 (estimate)	218	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	145.3	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	162.6	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,539 (estimate)	1,427	1,760

Ocean Acres crime map

The Ocean Acres crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ocean Acres 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 Acres crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ocean Acres 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 Acres crime rates are 16% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ocean Acres are 35% lower than the national average
In Ocean Acres you have a 1 in 57 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ocean Acres is safer than 38% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ocean Acres has decreased by 6%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ocean Acres

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ocean Acres is 1 in 426

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ocean Acres is 1 in 65

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ocean Acres is 1 in 57

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

Ocean Acres police department

Item	Ocean Acres	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	5.7	3.3

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	4,539	54	266

There are a total of 4,539 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 54 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 80% 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}
Island Heights, NJ	1,526	57	57	114
Pine Beach, NJ	2,452	133	88	221
Ship Bottom, NJ	1,096	31	200	231
Dover Beaches South, NJ	1,268	31	200	231
North Beach Haven, NJ	2,275	34	224	258
Seaside Park, NJ	1,816	0	396	396
Port Republic, NJ	1,161	54	357	411
Ocean Acres, NJ	17,774	235	1,539	1,774

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
New Castle, IN	17,779	75	734	809
Nederland, TX	17,748	229	1,213	1,442
Pampa, TX	17,743	553	1,897	2,451
Hinsdale, IL	17,817	46	492	538
Sevierville, TN	17,729	437	3,174	3,611
Ocean Acres, NJ	17,774	235	1,539	1,774

Source: The Ocean Acres, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.