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Is Duncan, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 23,238 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,238, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Duncan 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 1,244 per 100K.

Duncan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDuncanOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate289.8310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2049.12053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1244.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate331.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2049/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Duncan

Violent crime in Duncan is below the national average. The rate of 289.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2049.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,244 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Duncan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,244
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft331
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Duncan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Duncan
289.8
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Duncan
2049.1
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Duncan Safety

Is Duncan safe?
Not especially. Duncan earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Duncan?
233.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 289.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2049.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Duncan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Duncan's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,244 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Duncan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Duncan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Duncan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Duncan?
No. Crime in Duncan has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Duncan compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Duncan ranks behind about 72% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Duncan 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 Duncan?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.9 per-thousand rate put Duncan below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 290 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Duncan?
289.8 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (72), 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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