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Is Jenks, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 28,175 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jenks is a smaller community of 28,175 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,242 per 100K.

Jenks Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJenksOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.1310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1724.02053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1242.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate211.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

344/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1724/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jenks

Violent crime in Jenks is close to the national average. The rate of 344.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1724.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,242 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jenks Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,242
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft211
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jenks Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jenks
344.1
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jenks
1724.0
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jenks Safety

Is Jenks safe?
Not especially. Jenks earns a C with a crime rate of 206.8 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 Jenks?
206.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1724.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jenks safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Jenks has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jenks?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jenks generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jenks police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jenks?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jenks's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Jenks compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Middle of the pack for Oklahoma. Jenks isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Oklahoma cities.
How safe is Jenks 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 Jenks?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Jenks?
344.1 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (61), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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