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Is Yukon, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 27,615 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Yukon is a smaller community of 27,615 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,668 per 100K.

Yukon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYukonOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.7310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2187.92053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1668.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2188/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yukon

Violent crime in Yukon is below the national average. The rate of 275.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2187.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,668 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yukon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,668
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yukon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yukon
275.7
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yukon
2187.9
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yukon Safety

Is Yukon safe?
Not especially. Yukon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Yukon?
246.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2187.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yukon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Yukon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,668 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yukon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yukon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yukon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yukon?
No. Crime in Yukon has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Yukon compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Yukon ranks behind about 78% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Yukon 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 Yukon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.4 per-thousand rate put Yukon below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Yukon?
275.7 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) 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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