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Safest Cities in Oklahoma (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Ada is the safest city in Oklahoma with a crime rate of 19.2 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Claremore (19.3/1K) and Miami (19.3/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 46 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.8per 1K
Below National Avg
15of 46 cities
Above National Avg
31of 46 cities

All 46 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Ada
B-
19.2
2Claremore
B-
19.3
3Miami
B-
19.3
4McAlester
B-
19.4
5Jenks
B-
20.1
6Sand Springs
B-
20.7
7Shawnee
B-
20.8
8Del City
B-
20.8
9Choctaw
B-
20.9
10Altus
B-
21
11Newcastle
B-
21
12Woodward
B-
21.4
13Owasso
B-
21.6
14Bartlesville
B-
21.6
15Blanchard
B-
21.6
16Lawton
B-
22.1
17Bethany
B-
22.3
18Guymon
B-
22.4
19Midwest City
B-
22.5
20Duncan
B-
22.6
21Durant
B-
22.6
22Warr Acres
B-
22.6
23Oklahoma City
B-
22.7
24Ponca City
B-
22.9
25Mustang
B-
23
26Bixby
C+
23.1
27Chickasha
C+
23.1
28El Reno
C+
23.4
29Guthrie
C+
23.4
30Tahlequah
C+
23.5
31Elk City
C+
23.6
32Yukon
C+
23.7
33Tulsa
C+
23.9
34Okmulgee
C+
23.9
35Ardmore
C+
24.2
36Glenpool
C+
24.2
37Coweta
C+
24.3
38Muskogee
C+
24.4
39Weatherford
C+
24.7
40Sapulpa
C+
24.9
41Norman
C+
25.2
42Broken Arrow
C+
25.4
43Edmond
C+
25.4
44Enid
C+
25.9
45Moore
C+
26
46Stillwater
C+
26.4

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Oklahoma

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Oklahoma. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Stillwater26.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 424/100K
2
C+
Moore26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 357/100K
3
C+
Enid25.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 378/100K
4
C+
Edmond25.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 355/100K
5
C+
Broken Arrow25.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 352/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Oklahoma

What is the safest city in Oklahoma?
As of 2026, Ada is the safest city in Oklahoma with a crime rate of 19.2 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 60% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Oklahoma?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Oklahoma based on crime rate are: Ada, Claremore, Miami, McAlester, Jenks, Sand Springs, Shawnee, Del City, Choctaw, Altus.
What is the most dangerous city in Oklahoma?
Stillwater has the highest crime rate in Oklahoma at 26.4 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Oklahoma?
The average crime rate across 46 tracked cities in Oklahoma is 22.8 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 374 per 100K and property crime averages 1901 per 100K.
Is Oklahoma safe to live in?
Oklahoma has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 374 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Ada earns a B- while Stillwater gets a C+. 15 of 46 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Oklahoma?
46 cities in Oklahoma are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 15 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Oklahoma →View all Oklahoma city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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