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Is Bethany, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 20,315 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bethany is a smaller community of 20,315 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 230 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,256 per 100K.

Bethany Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBethanyOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2027.62053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1256.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate270.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2028/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bethany

Violent crime in Bethany is below the national average. The rate of 272.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2027.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,256 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bethany Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,256
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft270
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bethany Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bethany
272.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bethany
2027.6
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bethany Safety

Is Bethany safe?
Not especially. Bethany earns a C- with a crime rate of 230 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bethany?
230 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2027.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bethany safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bethany's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,256 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bethany?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bethany generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bethany police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bethany?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bethany's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Bethany compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Bethany ranks behind about 67% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bethany to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bethany?
Bad. A C- grade and 230 per-thousand rate put Bethany below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 273 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bethany?
272.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (33), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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