Ocean Shores, WA Crime Rates

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67%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
89%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
63%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleOcean Shores/100k peopleWashington/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime57n/a (estimate)7453,2442,281
Murder0n/a0.04.85.7
Rape0n/a0.037.338.0
Robbery1n/a13.182.166.5
Assault2n/a26.2233.0264.1
Violent crime3n/a (estimate)39357364
Burglary16n/a209.2481.0250.7
Theft30n/a392.31,724.51,347.2
Vehicle theft8n/a104.6681.2318.7
Property crime54n/a (estimate)7062,8871,917
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The Ocean Shores crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ocean Shores 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 Shores crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ocean Shores 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 Shores crime rates are 67% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Ocean Shores are 89% lower than the national average
      • In Ocean Shores you have a 1 in 135 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Ocean Shores is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Ocean Shores has decreased by 81%

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

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Ocean Shores on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Washington and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Ocean Shores (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Washington, are 4.35 times less than the state average and 3.06 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Ocean Shores on a daily basis are 9.11 times less than than Washington average and 9.27 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Ocean Shores are 4.09 times less than the daily state average and 2.71 times less than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Ocean Shores (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Ocean Shores, Washington compared to other areas of Washington, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Ocean Shores safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Ocean Shores is safer than 27% of Washington cities, and 16% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Washington, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Ocean Shores. At this time, Ocean Shores sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ocean Shores

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ocean Shores is 1 in 2549
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ocean Shores is 1 in 142
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Ocean Shores is 1 in 135
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Ocean Shores, Washington you have a 1 in 2549 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 142 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 135 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Ocean Shores.

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

        A good indicator of whether Ocean Shores is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Ocean Shores has decreased by 90%, while the property crime rate in Ocean Shores has decreased by 80% year over year. The number of total crimes in Ocean Shores has decreased by 81% year over year.

        Ocean Shores police department

        Item Ocean Shores Washington National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)138,169558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.32.23.3
        There are a total of 13 Ocean Shores police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7% greater than the Washington average and 28.6% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Washington

        State Total offenders Washington /100K National /100K
        Washington6,688107266
        There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. This yields a total of 107 sex offenders in Washington per 100,000 residents which is 60% less than the national average.

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        Source: The Ocean Shores, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.
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