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Is El Reno, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 20,730 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

El Reno is a smaller community of 20,730 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

El Reno Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEl RenoOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.8310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2042.22053.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate326.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate254.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

414/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2042/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for El Reno

Violent crime in El Reno is close to the national average. The rate of 413.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2042.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 326 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

El Reno Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault326
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft254
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How El Reno Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Reno
413.8
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Reno
2042.2
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About El Reno Safety

Is El Reno safe?
Not especially. El Reno earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.6 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 El Reno?
245.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2042.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is El Reno safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. El Reno's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in El Reno?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in El Reno generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the El Reno police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in El Reno?
No. Crime in El Reno has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does El Reno compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. El Reno ranks behind about 80% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is El Reno to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in El Reno?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.6 per-thousand rate put El Reno below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 414 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in El Reno?
413.8 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (326), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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