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Ocean City, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Ocean City Police Department serves the city of Ocean City, MD in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,420 violent crimes and 2,964 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 215.8 per 100k residents, which is 103.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 287.7 per 100k, 75.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate215.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,420 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate287.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,964 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents381 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate201.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,502 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime215.8F3420106.2+103.2%
Property Crime287.7F2964163.6+75.9%
Aggravated Assault28.8D32822.3+29.3%
Burglary43.2F38124.0+79.6%
Larceny201.4F2502116.4+73.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft43.2F7922.2+94.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 2
Anti-White 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pocomoke City 0 miles
F 224.5
C 157.2
Violent: 4.0% higher
Property: 45.4% lower
Snow Hill 6 miles
B 85.7
A 85.7
Violent: 60.3% lower
Property: 70.2% lower
Berlin 9 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Ocean Pines 15 miles
N/A 0.0
A 25.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 91.1% lower
Fruitland 20 miles
F 199.8
F 266.4
Violent: 7.4% lower
Property: 7.4% lower