Cimarron County Crime & Safety
Cimarron County, Oklahoma
FBI UCRSafety Score
34/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
1540.5
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
220.1
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1320.4
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
34/100
Higher = safer
State avg 32/100
State Safety Rank
#33
of 77 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Cimarron County, Oklahoma
Exceptional safety levels in Cimarron County
Cimarron County is one of the safest areas in the region, boasting a safety score of 97.6. The total crime rate of 1,540.5 per 100,000 is 35% lower than the national average of 2,385.5.
Beating Oklahoma state crime averages
The county's total crime rate of 1,540.5 is far below the Oklahoma state average of 2,647.7. Only two reporting agencies are needed to cover this vast but sparsely populated and secure county.
Lower crime than most Oklahoma peers
Cimarron County is significantly safer than Carter County, where the crime rate is 2,719.8. This low volume of crime reflects the quiet, rural nature of the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Property and violent crime stay low
Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,320.4, which is much lower than the national average of 2,015.7. Violent crime is also kept in check at 220.1 per 100,000, well below the national rate of 369.8.
Smart security for Panhandle residents
In a county with such low crime, maintaining visibility and good relations with neighbors is highly effective. Simple security measures like perimeter fencing and motion lighting help keep the area's safety score high.
Crime Advisory: Cimarron County
Safety Verdict
Cimarron County has a safety score of 34/100, indicating a higher crime area with moderate overall crime (1540.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 220.1 per 100K and property crime at 1320.4 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 2 law enforcement agencies in Cimarron County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Oklahoma, total crime is 42% below the Oklahoma average and its safety score is 2 points above the state mean.
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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.