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Is Weatherford, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 12,005 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Weatherford faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Weatherford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWeatherfordOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.2310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2203.12053.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate294.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2203/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weatherford

Violent crime in Weatherford is close to the national average. The rate of 370.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2203.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,377 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weatherford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft294
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weatherford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weatherford
370.2
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weatherford
2203.1
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weatherford Safety

Is Weatherford safe?
Not especially. Weatherford earns a D with a crime rate of 257.3 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 Weatherford?
257.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2203.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weatherford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Weatherford's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,377 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Weatherford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weatherford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weatherford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weatherford?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Weatherford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Weatherford compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Weatherford ranks behind about 74% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Weatherford 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 Weatherford?
Bad. A D grade and 257.3 per-thousand rate put Weatherford below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Weatherford?
370.2 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (87), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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