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Is Guthrie, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 12,257 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,257, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Guthrie earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,421 per 100K.

Guthrie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGuthrieOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.1310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2139.82053.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1421.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate237.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2140/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Guthrie

Violent crime in Guthrie is below the national average. The rate of 266.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2139.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,421 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Guthrie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,421
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft237
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Guthrie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Guthrie
266.1
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Guthrie
2139.8
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Guthrie Safety

Is Guthrie safe?
Not especially. Guthrie earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Guthrie?
240.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2139.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Guthrie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Guthrie's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,421 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Guthrie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Guthrie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Guthrie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Guthrie?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Guthrie's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Guthrie compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Guthrie ranks behind about 81% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Guthrie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Guthrie?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.6 per-thousand rate put Guthrie below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Guthrie?
266.1 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (32), and murder (6.0) 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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