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Is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 719,849 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

For a city of 719,849, Oklahoma City's crime picture is worth understanding before you go. The D+ grade reflects violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,853 per 100K.

Oklahoma City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOklahoma CityOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2124.62053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1853.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate288.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2125/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oklahoma City

Violent crime in Oklahoma City is close to the national average. The rate of 322.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2124.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,853 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oklahoma City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary350
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,853
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft288
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oklahoma City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oklahoma City
322.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oklahoma City
2124.6
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma City Safety

Is Oklahoma City safe?
Not especially. Oklahoma City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.7 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 Oklahoma City?
244.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2124.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oklahoma City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oklahoma City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,853 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oklahoma City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oklahoma City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oklahoma City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oklahoma City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Oklahoma City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Oklahoma City compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Oklahoma City ranks behind about 74% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Oklahoma City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Oklahoma City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.7 per-thousand rate put Oklahoma City below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oklahoma City?
322.5 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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