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Is Shawnee, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 32,474 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shawnee is a smaller community of 32,474 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,553 per 100K.

Shawnee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShawneeOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1869.52053.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1553.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1870/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shawnee

Violent crime in Shawnee is below the national average. The rate of 259.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1869.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,553 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shawnee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,553
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shawnee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shawnee
259.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shawnee
1869.5
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shawnee Safety

Is Shawnee safe?
Not especially. Shawnee earns a C with a crime rate of 212.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shawnee?
212.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1869.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shawnee safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Shawnee has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shawnee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shawnee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shawnee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shawnee?
No. Crime in Shawnee has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Shawnee compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Shawnee ranks behind about 67% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Shawnee 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 Shawnee?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Shawnee?
259.5 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (29), and murder (4.0) 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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