Oklahoma Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 77 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
396.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
2252.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
32/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Oklahoma
National Context
Oklahoma Crime Rates Trend Above National Norms
Oklahoma reports an average total crime rate of 2,647.7 per 100,000 residents, which is roughly 11% higher than the national average of 2,385.5. This puts the state in a more active safety tier, ranking slightly higher in total reported incidents than the national median.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Offenses Drive Oklahoma’s Safety Landscape
Property crimes dominate the data, accounting for 2,251.8 incidents per 100,000 people compared to just 395.9 for violent crimes. While the violent crime rate sits slightly above the national benchmark of 369.8, the vast majority of law enforcement activity centers on theft and burglary.
Safest Counties
Low-Density Safety in Coal and Washington Counties
Coal County leads the state as the safest region with a remarkably low rate of 454.0 total crimes per 100,000 residents. Washington and Harper counties follow closely, both maintaining rates below 520.0, demonstrating that many rural areas offer a significantly quieter pace of life.
Crime Hotspots
Analyzing High-Activity Areas in Key Counties
Osage County records an unusually high rate of 53,073.7 incidents per 100,000, often reflecting specific local reporting anomalies or concentrated jurisdictional factors. Canadian and Okfuskee counties also show elevated activity levels, suggesting these areas require more focused public safety resources.
The Takeaway
A Balanced Approach to Oklahoma Living
Oklahoma offers a diverse safety profile where localized data varies significantly between rural tranquility and high-activity hubs. Prospective residents should prioritize individual county statistics over state averages, as safety levels shift dramatically across the state’s 77 counties.
Safest Counties
All Oklahoma Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.