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Is Guymon, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 12,241 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Guymon is a smaller community of 12,241 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,516 per 100K.

Guymon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGuymonOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2010.32053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1516.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate287.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2010/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Guymon

Violent crime in Guymon is below the national average. The rate of 284.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2010.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,516 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Guymon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,516
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft287
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Guymon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Guymon
284.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Guymon
2010.3
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Guymon Safety

Is Guymon safe?
Not especially. Guymon earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Guymon?
229.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2010.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Guymon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Guymon's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,516 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Guymon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Guymon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Guymon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Guymon?
Crime rates have held steady in Guymon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Guymon compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Guymon ranks behind about 68% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Guymon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Guymon?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.5 per-thousand rate put Guymon below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Guymon?
284.5 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (62), 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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