Ocean View, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ocean View Police Department serves the city of Ocean View, DE in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 94 property crimes. Property crime averages 33.9 per 100k, 79.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime 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.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Property Crime | 33.9 | A | 94 | 163.6 | -79.3% |
Larceny | 33.9 | A | 73 | 116.4 | -70.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Delmar | 0 miles | D 133.3 | C 177.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 424.1% higher |
Laurel | 0 miles | F 255.8 | C 162.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 379.9% higher |
Lewes | 0 miles | D 137.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Bethany Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 187.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 453.1% higher |
Dagsboro | 0 miles | C 103.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |