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Is Del City, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 21,138 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,138, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Del City earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,593 per 100K.

Del City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDel CityOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.0310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1866.22053.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1593.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1866/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Del City

Violent crime in Del City is below the national average. The rate of 246.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1866.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,593 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Del City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,593
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Del City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Del City
246.0
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Del City
1866.2
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Del City Safety

Is Del City safe?
Not especially. Del City earns a C with a crime rate of 211.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Del City?
211.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1866.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Del City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Del City 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 Del City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Del City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Del City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Del City?
No. Crime in Del City has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Del City compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Del City ranks behind about 61% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Del City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Del City?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Del City?
246.0 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (36), 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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