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Is Mustang, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 24,571 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mustang is a smaller community of 24,571 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,408 per 100K.

Mustang Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMustangOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate243.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2123.32053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1408.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate534.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2123/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mustang

Violent crime in Mustang is below the national average. The rate of 243.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2123.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,408 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mustang Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,408
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft534
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mustang Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mustang
243.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mustang
2123.3
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mustang Safety

Is Mustang safe?
Not especially. Mustang earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mustang?
236.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 243.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2123.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mustang safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mustang's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,408 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mustang?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mustang generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mustang police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mustang?
Crime rates have held steady in Mustang, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Mustang compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Mustang ranks behind about 82% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mustang to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mustang?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.7 per-thousand rate put Mustang below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 244 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mustang?
243.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (47), 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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