The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ocean Ridge, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Ocean Ridge

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ocean Ridge.

 

Ocean Ridge, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B
B
Other Crime Grade
A

$489,920

Cost of Crime™ for Ocean Ridge, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $482 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ocean Ridge in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Ocean Ridge, FL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Ocean Ridge ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Ocean Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ocean Ridge is 14.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ocean Ridge Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ocean Ridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ocean Ridge, FL see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ocean Ridge, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Ocean Ridge for 2025 is $489,920. This translates to approximately $261 per resident and $482 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Ocean Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ocean Ridge Compared to Other Cities?

Ocean Ridge, FL: $261
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ocean Ridge is $261 per year, which is $204 less than the national average and $14 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ocean Ridge:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $618 more than in Ocean Ridge.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $169 less than in Ocean Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ocean Ridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Ocean Ridge
Cost per Ocean Ridge Resident
Murder
$175,968
$94
Rape/Sexual Assault
$38,143
$20
Robbery
$21,376
$11
Assault
$82,422
$44
Kidnapping
$1,769
$1
Vehicle Theft
$43,330
$23
Burglary
$23,980
$13
Theft
$67,735
$36
Arson
$1,407
$1
Vandalism
$12,749
$7
Animal Cruelty
$258
$0
Drug Crimes
$15,706
$8
Identity Theft
$5,076
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$489,920
$261

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ocean Ridge, FL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Ocean Ridge totals $1,379,705 ($734 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,869,624 ($994 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Ocean Ridge crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Ocean Ridge has 2, have the same problem. Of Ocean Ridge’s 1,880 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Ocean Ridge Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Ocean Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.527
Robbery
0.3615
Rape
0.3346
Murder
0.0498
Total Violent Crime
2.272 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.957
Vehicle Theft
1.488
Burglary
1.406
Arson
0.0310
Total Property Crime
9.883 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0155
Drug Crimes
1.129
Vandalism
0.9492
Identity Theft
0.3488
Animal Cruelty
0.0186
Total "Other" Rate
2.462 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Ocean Ridge is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Ocean Ridge.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B+
C+
B
C
C
B+
C+
C+
C
B+
D
A-
A-
B-
A-
B
B-
C+
C
C-
B-
C+
C-
B+
B-
C+
A-
B-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ocean Ridge is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B
B
D
D-
D-
C+
B-
B-
C
D-
D-
A
A+
A+
C+
B+
B+
A
A
A
B
C+
C+
A-
A-
A-
D
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Ocean Ridge is as safe as the Florida state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ocean Ridge, FL average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ocean Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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