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Is Ada, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 16,660 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ada is a smaller community of 16,660 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 192.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,390 per 100K.

Ada Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAdaOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1698.02053.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate136.0--268.2
Theft Rate1390.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

192.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1698/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ada

Violent crime in Ada is below the national average. The rate of 228.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1698.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,390 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ada Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault136
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,390
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Ada Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ada
228.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ada
1698.0
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ada Safety

Is Ada safe?
It depends on where in Ada you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Ada?
192.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1698.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ada safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ada has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ada?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ada generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ada police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ada?
Crime rates have held steady in Ada, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Ada compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Middle of the pack for Oklahoma. Ada isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Oklahoma cities.
How safe is Ada to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Ada?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ada?
228.5 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (136), robbery (48), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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