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Is Durant, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 21,552 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Durant is a smaller community of 21,552 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,423 per 100K.

Durant Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDurantOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.3310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2015.32053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1423.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2015/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Durant

Violent crime in Durant is close to the national average. The rate of 328.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2015.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,423 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Durant Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,423
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Durant Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Durant
328.3
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Durant
2015.3
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Durant Safety

Is Durant safe?
Not especially. Durant earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.4 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 Durant?
234.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2015.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Durant safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Durant's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,423 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Durant?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Durant generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Durant police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Durant?
No. Crime in Durant has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Durant compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Durant ranks behind about 67% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Durant to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Durant?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.4 per-thousand rate put Durant below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Durant?
328.3 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (74), 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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