Ocean Springs, MS Crime Statistics

The Ocean Springs Police Department serves the city of Ocean Springs, MS in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,066 violent crimes and 2,087 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 136.2 per 100k residents, which is 28.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 185.2 per 100k, 13.2% 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 1 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.