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Is Enid, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 50,297 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Enid faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,517 per 100K.

Enid Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEnidOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2420.82053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1517.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate490.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2421/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Enid

Violent crime in Enid is close to the national average. The rate of 314.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2420.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,517 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Enid Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,517
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft490
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Enid Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Enid
314.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Enid
2420.8
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Enid Safety

Is Enid safe?
Not especially. Enid earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.5 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 Enid?
273.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2420.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Enid safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Enid's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,517 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Enid?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Enid generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Enid police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Enid?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Enid's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Enid compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Enid ranks behind about 93% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Enid to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Enid?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.5 per-thousand rate put Enid below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Enid?
314.5 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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