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Is Lawton, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 90,503 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lawton earns a C- safety grade with 235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 73% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Lawton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLawtonOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate448.8310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1905.42053.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

449/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1905/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lawton

Violent crime in Lawton is above the national average. The rate of 448.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1905.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lawton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lawton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawton
448.8
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawton
1905.4
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawton Safety

Is Lawton safe?
Not especially. Lawton earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lawton?
235.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 448.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1905.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lawton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lawton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lawton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lawton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lawton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lawton?
No. Crime in Lawton has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lawton compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Lawton ranks behind about 64% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lawton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lawton?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.4 per-thousand rate put Lawton below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 449 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lawton?
448.8 per 100,000, which is 23% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (81), and murder (4.0) 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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