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Is Miami, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 12,893 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,893, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Miami earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,271 per 100K.

Miami Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiamiOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate217.0310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1704.92053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate127.0--268.2
Theft Rate1271.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate380.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

192.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1705/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miami

Violent crime in Miami is well below the national average. The rate of 217.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1704.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,271 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Miami Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault127
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,271
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft380
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miami Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami
217.0
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami
1704.9
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Safety

Is Miami safe?
It depends on where in Miami you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Miami?
192.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 217.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1704.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miami safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Miami 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 Miami?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miami generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miami police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miami?
No. Crime in Miami has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Miami compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Middle of the pack for Oklahoma. Miami isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Oklahoma cities.
How safe is Miami to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Miami?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Miami?
217.0 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (127), robbery (27), and murder (3.0) 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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