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69%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
7%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
81%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
Ocean Shores 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 Shores 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 Shores 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 Shores crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleOcean Shores/100k peopleWashington/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)3,934 (estimate)3,7322,324
Murdern/an/an/a5.06.3
Rapen/an/an/a39.240.0
Robberyn/an/an/a86.866.1
Assaultn/an/an/a244.7268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)396 (estimate)376370
Burglaryn/an/an/a563.0269.8
Theftn/an/an/a2,154.01,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a639.3282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)3,537 (estimate)3,3561,954

Ocean Shores crime map



The Ocean Shores crime map 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 69% higher than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Ocean Shores are 7% higher than the national average
  • In Ocean Shores you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Ocean Shores is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Ocean Shores has increased by 173%

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

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        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 253
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ocean Shores is 1 in 29
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Ocean Shores is 1 in 26

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

        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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Hoquiam, WA8,5701232,2992,422
        Westport, WA2,2002634,9565,219
        Grayland, WA8065334,7575,290
        Ocean City, WA1545444,8595,404
        Ocean Shores, WA6,1963963,5373,934

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        South Monroe, MI6,1944241,4121,835
        St. Robert, MO6,1933651,7522,117
        Salem, IN6,1933261,6441,970
        Ocean Shores, WA6,1963963,5373,934
        Source: The Ocean Shores, WA 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.