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Is Claremore, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 20,681 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Claremore is a smaller community of 20,681 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 193.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,294 per 100K.

Claremore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClaremoreOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.6310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1705.12053.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1294.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate180.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1705/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Claremore

Violent crime in Claremore is below the national average. The rate of 232.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1705.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,294 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Claremore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery26
041% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,294
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft180
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Claremore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Claremore
232.6
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Claremore
1705.1
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Claremore Safety

Is Claremore safe?
It depends on where in Claremore 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 Claremore?
193.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1705.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Claremore safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Claremore 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 Claremore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Claremore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Claremore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Claremore?
Crime rates have held steady in Claremore, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Claremore compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Claremore ranks behind about 60% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Claremore 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 Claremore?
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 Claremore?
232.6 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (26), and murder (2.0) 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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