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Is Moore, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 63,609 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Moore faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,028 per 100K.

Moore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMooreOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2467.82053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate2028.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2468/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moore

Violent crime in Moore is below the national average. The rate of 281.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2467.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,028 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary432
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,028
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moore
281.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moore
2467.8
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moore Safety

Is Moore safe?
Not especially. Moore earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Moore?
274.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2467.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moore's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,028 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moore?
No. Crime in Moore has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Moore compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Moore ranks behind about 93% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Moore to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Moore?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.9 per-thousand rate put Moore below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moore?
281.5 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (46), 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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