Ocean Springs, MS crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Ocean Springs, MS demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (47.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 89 incidents suggests Ocean Springs maintains good community safety standards.
Ocean Springs demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US2853520", a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total count of reported crimes is 89. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 40 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most significant category, with a total of 42 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent, with 34 incidents, followed by "Stolen Property Offenses" with 4 incidents, "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 3 incidents, and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" with 1 incident. The "others" category accounts for 6 incidents, comprising "Fraud Offenses" (3 incidents), "Embezzlement" (1 incident), "Arson" (1 incident), and "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (1 incident). Sex offenses are the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive safety analysis, additional data points are needed, including the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or compare the area's safety to other regions.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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