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Is Tahlequah, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 17,508 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tahlequah is a smaller community of 17,508 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,522 per 100K.

Tahlequah Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTahlequahOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate225.0310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2192.22053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1522.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate472.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

225/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2192/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tahlequah

Violent crime in Tahlequah is below the national average. The rate of 225.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2192.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,522 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tahlequah Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,522
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft472
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tahlequah Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tahlequah
225.0
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tahlequah
2192.2
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tahlequah Safety

Is Tahlequah safe?
Not especially. Tahlequah earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tahlequah?
241.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 225.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2192.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tahlequah safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tahlequah's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,522 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tahlequah?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tahlequah generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tahlequah police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tahlequah?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tahlequah's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Tahlequah compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Tahlequah ranks behind about 80% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tahlequah to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tahlequah?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.7 per-thousand rate put Tahlequah below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 225 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tahlequah?
225.0 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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