In recent years, the crime rate in Ocean City, NJ Metro Area has been relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. According to the background information provided, the area has a violent crime rate of 14.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Ocean City stands at 41.7, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. Despite these relatively low crime rates, there have been instances of violent crime in the area, with notable cases including assaults, robberies, and homicides. Local law enforcement and community organizations have been working together to address these issues and ensure the safety of residents and visitors in Ocean City.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ocean City Metro Area violent crime is 14.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Ocean City Metro Area property crime is 41.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ocean City, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Vineland, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Vineland, New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.