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Is Stillwater, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 50,046 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Stillwater runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 87% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Theft is the most common offense at 2,177 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Stillwater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStillwaterOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.0310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2431.42053.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate2177.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate452.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

281.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2431/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stillwater

Violent crime in Stillwater is close to the national average. The rate of 383.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2431.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,177 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stillwater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,177
01.6x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft452
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stillwater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stillwater
383.0
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stillwater
2431.4
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stillwater Safety

Is Stillwater safe?
Not especially. Stillwater earns a D- with a crime rate of 281.4 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 Stillwater?
281.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2431.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stillwater safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Stillwater's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,177 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Stillwater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stillwater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stillwater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stillwater?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Stillwater's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Stillwater compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Stillwater ranks behind about 85% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Stillwater to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Stillwater?
Bad. A D- grade and 281.4 per-thousand rate put Stillwater below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Stillwater?
383.0 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (90), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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