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Is Muskogee, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 36,760 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Muskogee faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,314 per 100K.

Muskogee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMuskogeeOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.8310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2189.52053.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate313.0--268.2
Theft Rate1314.0--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 SafetyD

257.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2190/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Muskogee

Violent crime in Muskogee is close to the national average. The rate of 381.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2189.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,314 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 313 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Muskogee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault313
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,314
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Muskogee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muskogee
381.8
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muskogee
2189.5
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Muskogee Safety

Is Muskogee safe?
Not especially. Muskogee earns a D with a crime rate of 257.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Muskogee?
257.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2189.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Muskogee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Muskogee's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,314 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Muskogee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Muskogee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Muskogee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Muskogee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Muskogee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Muskogee compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Muskogee ranks behind about 73% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Muskogee to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Muskogee?
Bad. A D grade and 257.1 per-thousand rate put Muskogee below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Muskogee?
381.8 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (313), robbery (94), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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