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Is Woodward, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 11,635 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodward is a smaller community of 11,635 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Woodward Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodwardOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.9310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1914.92053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate265.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1915/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodward

Violent crime in Woodward is below the national average. The rate of 260.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1914.9 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.

Woodward Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft265
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodward Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodward
260.9
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodward
1914.9
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodward Safety

Is Woodward safe?
Not especially. Woodward earns a C with a crime rate of 217.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Woodward?
217.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1914.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodward safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodward's C 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 Woodward?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodward generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodward police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodward?
No. Crime in Woodward has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Woodward compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Woodward ranks behind about 70% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Woodward 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 Woodward?
Bad. A C grade and 217.6 per-thousand rate put Woodward below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodward?
260.9 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) 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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