Ocean Grove, MA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

71%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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 Grove 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 Grove 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 Grove 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 Grove crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ocean Grove_{/100k people}	Massachusetts_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	729 (estimate)	1,392	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.1	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.1	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	37.7	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	253.1	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	169 (estimate)	322	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	142.8	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	827.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	99.7	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	561 (estimate)	1,070	1,954

Ocean Grove crime map

The Ocean Grove crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ocean Grove 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 Grove crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ocean Grove 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 Grove crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ocean Grove are 54% lower than the national average
In Ocean Grove you have a 1 in 138 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ocean Grove is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ocean Grove has increased by 2%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ocean Grove

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ocean Grove is 1 in 593

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ocean Grove is 1 in 179

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ocean Grove is 1 in 138

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

Ocean Grove police department

Item	Ocean Grove	Massachusetts	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,659	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Massachusetts

State	Total offenders	Massachusetts_/100K	National_/100K
Massachusetts	4,551	72	266

There are a total of 4,551 sex offenders in Massachusetts. This yields a total of 72 sex offenders in Massachusetts per 100,000 residents which is 73% 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}
North Lakeville, MA	3,226	129	428	556
North Seekonk, MA	2,158	153	510	663
East Providence, RI	47,442	66	838	905
Tiverton, RI	7,996	68	856	923
Raynham Center, MA	4,561	236	783	1,019
North Westport, MA	4,787	238	791	1,029
Somerset, MA	18,160	229	830	1,059
Ocean Grove, MA	2,434	169	561	729

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
New London, IA	2,433	127	592	719
New Eagle, PA	2,433	147	778	925
Oakhurst, OK	2,435	213	1,181	1,394
Eupora, MS	2,436	256	1,329	1,585
Freeport, FL	2,436	96	580	675
Ocean Grove, MA	2,434	169	561	729

Source: The Ocean Grove, MA 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.