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Is Midwest City, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 58,799 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Midwest City means there's room for concern. The 238.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,644 per 100K.

Midwest City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMidwest CityOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate422.9310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1959.52053.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate299.0--268.2
Theft Rate1644.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

423/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1960/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Midwest City

Violent crime in Midwest City is above the national average. The rate of 422.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1959.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,644 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Midwest City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault299
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,644
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Midwest City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Midwest City
422.9
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Midwest City
1959.5
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Midwest City Safety

Is Midwest City safe?
Not especially. Midwest City earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Midwest City?
238.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 422.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1959.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Midwest City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Midwest City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,644 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Midwest City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Midwest City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Midwest City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Midwest City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Midwest City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Midwest City compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Midwest City ranks behind about 66% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Midwest City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Midwest City?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.2 per-thousand rate put Midwest City below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 423 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Midwest City?
422.9 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (299), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) 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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