Crime & Safety in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs' crime data runs genuinely, favorably lower than several nearby Mississippi Gulf Coast cities per NeighborhoodScout.
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Learn moreA genuinely favorable crime rate
NeighborhoodScout cites Ocean Springs' overall crime rate at approximately 18 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime running approximately 1 per 1,000.
Genuinely below the Mississippi statewide average
Violent crime levels in Ocean Springs run genuinely lower than Mississippi's own statewide average, per sources reviewed this pass.
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Even with this real, favorable comparison, confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with the Ocean Springs Police Department for a target neighborhood.
Key takeaways
- Ocean Springs' overall crime rate runs approximately 18 per 1,000 residents per NeighborhoodScout.
- Violent crime runs genuinely below the Mississippi statewide average.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly for a target neighborhood.
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