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Is Choctaw, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 12,549 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Choctaw is a smaller community of 12,549 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,354 per 100K.

Choctaw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChoctawOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.9310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1889.32053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate124.0--268.2
Theft Rate1354.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate171.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

216/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1889/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Choctaw

Violent crime in Choctaw is well below the national average. The rate of 215.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1889.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,354 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Choctaw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault124
046% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,354
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft171
054% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Choctaw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Choctaw
215.9
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Choctaw
1889.3
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Choctaw Safety

Is Choctaw safe?
Not especially. Choctaw earns a C with a crime rate of 210.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Choctaw?
210.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1889.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Choctaw safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Choctaw 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 Choctaw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Choctaw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Choctaw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Choctaw?
No. Crime in Choctaw has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Choctaw compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Choctaw ranks behind about 66% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Choctaw to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Choctaw?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Choctaw?
215.9 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (124), robbery (33), and murder (5.0) 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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