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Is Elk City, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 11,335 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elk City is a smaller community of 11,335 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,348 per 100K.

Elk City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElk CityOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.4310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2152.72053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1348.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate208.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2153/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elk City

Violent crime in Elk City is below the national average. The rate of 279.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2152.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,348 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elk City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,348
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft208
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elk City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk City
279.4
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk City
2152.7
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elk City Safety

Is Elk City safe?
Not especially. Elk City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Elk City?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2152.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elk City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elk City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,348 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elk City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elk City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elk City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elk City?
No. Crime in Elk City has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Elk City compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Elk City ranks behind about 67% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Elk 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 Elk City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put Elk City below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elk City?
279.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (68), 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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