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Is Edmond, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 100,479 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Edmond faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,781 per 100K.

Edmond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdmondOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.3310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2417.52053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1781.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate599.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2418/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Edmond

Violent crime in Edmond is below the national average. The rate of 278.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2417.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,781 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Edmond Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,781
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft599
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Edmond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edmond
278.3
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edmond
2417.5
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Edmond Safety

Is Edmond safe?
Not especially. Edmond earns a D with a crime rate of 269.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Edmond?
269.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2417.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Edmond safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Edmond's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,781 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Edmond?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Edmond generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Edmond police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Edmond?
No. Crime in Edmond has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Edmond compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Edmond ranks behind about 94% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Edmond 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 Edmond?
Bad. A D grade and 269.6 per-thousand rate put Edmond below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Edmond?
278.3 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (34), and murder (3.0) 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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