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Is McAlester, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 18,044 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

McAlester is a smaller community of 18,044 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 197.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,379 per 100K.

McAlester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcAlesterOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1640.52053.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1379.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1641/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McAlester

Violent crime in McAlester is close to the national average. The rate of 335.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1640.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,379 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

McAlester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,379
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McAlester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McAlester
335.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McAlester
1640.5
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McAlester Safety

Is McAlester safe?
It depends on where in McAlester you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in McAlester?
197.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1640.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McAlester safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. McAlester 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 McAlester?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McAlester generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McAlester police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McAlester?
No. Crime in McAlester has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does McAlester compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Middle of the pack for Oklahoma. McAlester 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 McAlester to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in McAlester?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in McAlester?
335.5 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (41), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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