Oklahoma City, OK Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Oklahoma City_{/100k people}	Oklahoma_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	25,639	n/a (estimate)	3,701	2,752	2,324
Murder	65	n/a	9.4	6.7	6.3
Rape	506	n/a	73.0	57.5	40.0
Robbery	642	n/a	92.7	40.6	66.1
Assault	3,235	n/a	467.0	314.8	268.2
Violent crime	4,448	n/a (estimate)	642	420	370
Burglary	3,831	n/a	553.0	482.6	269.8
Theft	14,398	n/a	2,078.5	1,535.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	2,962	n/a	427.6	314.0	282.7
Property crime	21,191	n/a (estimate)	3,059	2,332	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Oklahoma City, OK

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Oklahoma City is 59.2% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Oklahoma City, there were 4448 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 642 per 100,000 individuals, 73.6% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 21191 property crimes, amounting to 3059 per 100,000 residents, 56.5% higher than the U.S. average.

The surge in vehicle thefts is a concerning trend across the United States, and Oklahoma City is no exception, experiencing one of the nation's highest vehicle theft rates. Last year, Oklahoma City reported a total of 2962 vehicle thefts, resulting in 428 stolen vehicles per 100,000 people. This places the city in the lowest 10% tier among all cities, indicating that 90% of cities have less stolen vehicles. The probability of a vehicle being stolen stands at 1 in 234, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and security measures.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Oklahoma City?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Oklahoma City residents. Out of the respondents (153 in total), 41% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Oklahoma City were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 59% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Oklahoma City a Safe Place to Live?

Is Oklahoma City a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Oklahoma City has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 59%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 70.24 daily incidents, encompassing 12.19 violent crimes and 58.06 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Oklahoma City as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Oklahoma City Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Oklahoma City has decreased by 14.2% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Oklahoma City is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 3.1%, while property crime has decreased by 17.1%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Oklahoma City.

Potential Causes for Crime in Oklahoma City

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Oklahoma City currently has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower Oklahoma City crime rates. For instance, in Oklahoma City, the population density stands at 1071.5 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Oklahoma City, 81% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

Oklahoma City crime map

The Oklahoma City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oklahoma City as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Oklahoma City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oklahoma City crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Oklahoma City crime rates are 59% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Oklahoma City are 74% higher than the national average
In Oklahoma City you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Oklahoma City is safer than 10% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Oklahoma City has decreased by 17%

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Daily Crime In Oklahoma City (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Oklahoma City, per 100,000 residents. In Oklahoma City, the total number of daily crimes is 1.34 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.59 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Oklahoma City are 1.53 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.74 times more than the national average. For property crime, Oklahoma City has a daily crime rate that is 1.31 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.57 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Oklahoma City (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Oklahoma and all other cities across the US, is Oklahoma City safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Oklahoma City is safer than 7% of other cities in the state of Oklahoma. In addition, Oklahoma City is safer than 10% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Oklahoma and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Oklahoma City. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Oklahoma City is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oklahoma City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oklahoma City is 1 in 156

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oklahoma City is 1 in 33

The chance of being a victim of crime in Oklahoma City is 1 in 28

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Oklahoma City? In Oklahoma City, you have a 1 in 156 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 33. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Oklahoma City, OK is 1 in 28.

Year Over Year Crime In Oklahoma City (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Oklahoma City is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Oklahoma City has not changed, while the property crime rate in Oklahoma City has decreased by 20% year over year. The number of total crimes in Oklahoma City has decreased by 17% year over year.

Oklahoma City police department

Item	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1,382	6,557	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	3.4	3.3

There are a total of 1,382 Oklahoma City police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 31.8% less than the Oklahoma average and 28.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Oklahoma

State	Total offenders	Oklahoma_/100K	National_/100K
Oklahoma	7,097	203	266

There are a total of 7,097 sex offenders in Oklahoma. This yields a total of 203 sex offenders in Oklahoma per 100,000 residents which is 24% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Piedmont, OK	8,155	36	505	541
Forest Park, OK	979	0	576	576
Mustang, OK	22,228	163	931	1,094
Lake Aluma, OK	60	170	942	1,112
Woodlawn Park, OK	167	170	942	1,112
Choctaw, OK	12,467	188	1,251	1,439
Jones, OK	3,129	368	1,170	1,538
Oklahoma City, OK	649,821	642	3,059	3,701

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Portland, OR	650,380	751	6,324	7,076
Memphis, TN	650,910	2,421	7,166	9,587
Las Vegas, NV	644,594	516	2,918	3,434
Nashville, TN	667,070	1,102	3,825	4,927
Detroit, MI	672,351	2,028	4,478	6,506
Oklahoma City, OK	649,821	642	3,059	3,701

Source: The Oklahoma City, OK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.