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Is Blanchard, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 10,013 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Blanchard is a smaller community of 10,013 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,240 per 100K.

Blanchard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlanchardOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1824.42053.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate316.0--268.2
Theft Rate1240.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1824/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blanchard

Violent crime in Blanchard is close to the national average. The rate of 399.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1824.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,240 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 316 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Blanchard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault316
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary215
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,240
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blanchard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blanchard
399.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blanchard
1824.4
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blanchard Safety

Is Blanchard safe?
Not especially. Blanchard earns a C with a crime rate of 222.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Blanchard?
222.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1824.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blanchard safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Blanchard's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,240 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Blanchard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blanchard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blanchard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blanchard?
Crime rates have held steady in Blanchard, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Blanchard compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Blanchard ranks behind about 67% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Blanchard to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Blanchard?
Bad. A C grade and 222.4 per-thousand rate put Blanchard below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Blanchard?
399.5 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (316), robbery (81), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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