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Is Okmulgee, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 11,394 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,394, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Okmulgee earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,810 per 100K.

Okmulgee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOkmulgeeOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.1310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2213.02053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate141.0--268.2
Theft Rate1810.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate558.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2213/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Okmulgee

Violent crime in Okmulgee is below the national average. The rate of 242.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2213.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,810 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Okmulgee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault141
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,810
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft558
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Okmulgee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Okmulgee
242.1
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Okmulgee
2213.0
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Okmulgee Safety

Is Okmulgee safe?
Not especially. Okmulgee earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Okmulgee?
245.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2213.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Okmulgee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Okmulgee's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,810 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Okmulgee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Okmulgee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Okmulgee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Okmulgee?
No. Crime in Okmulgee has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Okmulgee compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Okmulgee ranks behind about 72% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.5 per-thousand rate put Okmulgee below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 242 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Okmulgee?
242.1 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (141), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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