Pryor Creek, OK Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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39%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

51%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

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}	Pryor Creek_{/100k people}	Oklahoma_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	305	n/a (estimate)	3,222	2,752	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	21.1	6.7	6.3
Rape	11	n/a	116.2	57.5	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	21.1	40.6	66.1
Assault	38	n/a	401.4	314.8	268.2
Violent crime	53	n/a (estimate)	560	420	370
Burglary	32	n/a	338.0	482.6	269.8
Theft	180	n/a	1,901.3	1,535.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	40	n/a	422.5	314.0	282.7
Property crime	252	n/a (estimate)	2,662	2,332	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Pryor Creek, OK

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Pryor Creek crime rate is 38.6% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Pryor Creek, there were 53 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 560 per 100,000 individuals, 51.4% higher than the national average. Additionally, Pryor Creek recorded 252 property crimes, amounting to 2662 per 100,000 residents, 36.2% higher than the U.S. average.

While murder rates in the United States have shown a consistent decline since 1990, recent years have witnessed an increase. Unfortunately, Pryor Creek ranks among the cities with the highest murder rates in the nation, when compared to all reporting cities in the U.S. In Pryor Creek, there were a total of 2 murders, translating to 21 murders per 100,000 residents. This alarming statistic underscores the need for heightened attention to community safety and crime prevention efforts in the area.

Recently, vehicle thefts have seen an upward trend across the United States, and Pryor Creek ranks among the cities with the highest vehicle theft rates in the country. Last year, there were 40 vehicle thefts, amounting to 423 stolen vehicles per 100,000 residents. This places Pryor Creek within the worst 10% of all cities, indicating that 90% of cities fare better in terms of vehicle theft rates. The likelihood of your vehicle being stolen stands at 1 in 237.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Pryor Creek?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Pryor Creek. Based on the results of the surveys (5 responses), 40% of people felt that there was very little crime in Pryor Creek and felt safe walking alone at night. While 60% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Pryor Creek a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Pryor Creek is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Pryor Creek has a total crime rate that is 39% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.84 daily crimes (0.15 violent daily crimes and 0.69 daily property crimes) in Pryor Creek.

Has Crime in Pryor Creek Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Pryor Creek crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Pryor Creek has increased by 13.8% year over year. Violent crime has increased by 3.9% and property crime has increased by 16.1%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Pryor Creek

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Pryor Creek crime rates. In Pryor Creek, the poverty rate stands at 18.1%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

Pryor Creek reports an unemployment rate of 4.6%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Pryor Creek crime rates.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Pryor Creek, the cost of living is 17.69% lower than the national average.

Pryor Creek crime map

The Pryor Creek crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Pryor Creek 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 Pryor Creek crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Pryor Creek 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

Pryor Creek crime rates are 39% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Pryor Creek are 51% higher than the national average
In Pryor Creek you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pryor Creek is safer than 14% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pryor Creek has increased by 13%

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Daily Crime In Pryor Creek (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Pryor Creek are 1.17 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.39 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Pryor Creek are 1.33 times more than than Oklahoma and 1.51 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Pryor Creek are 1.14 times more than than Oklahoma and 1.36 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Pryor Creek (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma compared to other areas of Oklahoma, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Pryor Creek safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Pryor Creek is safer than 10% of Oklahoma cities, and 14% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Oklahoma, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Pryor Creek. At this time, Pryor Creek sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pryor Creek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pryor Creek is 1 in 179

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pryor Creek is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pryor Creek is 1 in 32

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Pryor Creek, Oklahoma you have a 1 in 179 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Pryor Creek.

Year Over Year Crime In Pryor Creek (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Pryor Creek is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Pryor Creek violent crime rates have increased by 3%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 15% year over year. Total crimes for Pryor Creek has increased by 13% in the same time frame.

Pryor Creek police department

Item	Pryor Creek	Oklahoma	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	28	6,557	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	3.4	3.3

There are a total of 28 Pryor Creek police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.5% less than the Oklahoma average and 10.5% 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}
Langley, OK	596	0	329	329
Justice, OK	1,630	88	489	577
Inola, OK	2,073	106	902	1,008
Bushyhead, OK	1,258	177	986	1,163
Tiawah, OK	132	186	1,034	1,220
Adair, OK	669	0	1,230	1,230
Foyil, OK	439	515	773	1,289
Pryor Creek, OK	9,417	560	2,662	3,222

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Middletown, PA	9,410	311	1,644	1,955
Country Club Estates, GA	9,408	391	1,803	2,194
Atoka, TN	9,407	203	483	686
Rio Vista, CA	9,407	348	869	1,217
Bloomingdale, TN	9,428	720	2,666	3,386
Pryor Creek, OK	9,417	560	2,662	3,222

Source: The Pryor Creek, 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.