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Is Coweta, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 11,472 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,472, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Coweta earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,745 per 100K.

Coweta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCowetaOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate374.0310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2161.82053.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1745.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate327.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

374/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2162/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coweta

Violent crime in Coweta is close to the national average. The rate of 374.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2161.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,745 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coweta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,745
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft327
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coweta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coweta
374.0
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coweta
2161.8
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coweta Safety

Is Coweta safe?
Not especially. Coweta earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.6 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 Coweta?
253.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 374.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2161.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coweta safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coweta's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,745 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coweta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coweta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coweta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coweta?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Coweta's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Coweta compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Coweta ranks behind about 80% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Coweta to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Coweta?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.6 per-thousand rate put Coweta below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 374 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coweta?
374.0 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (46), and murder (8.0) 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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