Safety in Ocean City
Ocean City doesn’t have its own police figures in the FBI’s data. Below are the nearest towns that have their own numbers.
What stands out about safety in Ocean City
The nearest towns with figures are close by
None of the towns bordering Ocean City reports its own figures either. The closest towns that report to the FBI are Niceville (10 mi), Crestview (21 mi) and Milton (30 mi). Their grades run from C to A, so treat them as a rough guide, not a stand-in. Nearest towns ↓
Plan for hurricanes, too
FEMA rates expected storm and flood damage in Ocean City higher than in 84% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes, inland flooding and tornadoes the main risks. There have been 227 paid flood insurance claims since 1982. Be ready ↓
Written from the FBI data on this page. County and state agency figures cover their whole patrol area, not just this town, so they can’t be turned into a rate.
The closest towns that report their own numbers
Here are the nearest towns with their own police departments in the FBI’s data. Tap one to see its safety page.
| Town | Grade | Distance | Violent | Property | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niceville | — | 10 mi | 0.3 | 1.7 | 2025 |
| Crestview | — | 21 mi | 1.5 | 5.5 | 2025 |
| Milton | — | 30 mi | 1.7 | 16.8 | 2023 |
| Gulf Breeze | A | 34 mi | 0.6 | 1.7 | 2025 |
| DeFuniak Springs | C | 34 mi | 2.6 | 11.8 | 2025 |
| U.S. average | 3.3 | 15.5 | 2025 |
Reported crimes per 1,000 residents in each town’s latest year; * = a count, for towns under 1,000 people; — = not graded. Distances are straight-line. Nearby towns can be very different from Ocean City: a small village and a city aren’t alike.
Ocean City and its neighbors
How reported crime compares across the town line. Tap a town to see its safety page.
| Town | Grade | Violent | Property | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Walton Beach | — | 4.5 | 16.4 | 2023 |
Reported crimes per 1,000 residents in each town’s latest year; * = a count, for towns under 1,000 people; — = not graded. No town figures in the FBI’s data: Wright.
Know who to call, and what the weather can do
For emergencies, the nearest ER, and the storms and floods Ocean City plans for.
Fort Walton Beach · 1.7 miles
Directions Health care →Expected damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities. 227 paid flood insurance claims since 1982.
Natural hazards in Ocean City →Phone numbers come from neighbors and the town’s own site (the Handbook). A number you add goes live once two neighbors confirm it.
Heads-up board
Neighbors looking out for each other in Ocean City.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Please don’t name or describe individuals. In an emergency, call 911.
Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: offenses known to law enforcement by city, and state and national rates. Counts are crimes reported to police, not convictions. The Safety Grade is our own summary of that data, not an official rating. Natural hazards: FEMA National Risk Index and flood insurance claims. Hospitals: CMS Hospital General Information. This isn’t an official statement of public safety. In an emergency, call 911.