Woodward County Crime & Safety
Woodward County, Oklahoma
FBI UCRSafety Score
15/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
2390.9
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
279.3
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
2111.6
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
15/100
Higher = safer
State avg 32/100
State Safety Rank
#62
of 77 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Woodward County, Oklahoma
Woodward County Aligns with National Averages
Woodward County’s total crime rate of 2,390.9 per 100K closely mirrors the national average of 2,385.5. Despite this, the county maintains a respectable safety score of 96.2, exceeding the national safety baseline.
Competitive Safety Scores Within the State
Woodward County stays slightly safer than the Oklahoma average, which has a higher crime rate of 2,647.7 per 100K. Its safety score of 96.2 is also higher than the state average of 95.8.
Regional Property Crime Comparisons
Compared to other rural Oklahoma counties, Woodward faces higher property crime rates at 2,111.6 per 100K. Three agencies manage local reporting, tracking activity that is slightly more frequent than in adjacent counties.
A Focus on Reducing Property Theft
Violent crime in Woodward County is 279.3 per 100K, which is lower than the national average of 369.8. Property crime is the main concern here, slightly exceeding the national rate of 2,015.7.
Enhancing Security for Local Homeowners
Strengthening home security is particularly important in areas where property crime is the primary concern. Residents should consider installing visible security cameras and joining local neighborhood watch programs.
Crime Advisory: Woodward County
Safety Verdict
Woodward County has a safety score of 15/100, indicating a higher crime area with elevated overall crime (2390.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 279.3 per 100K and property crime at 2111.6 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 3 law enforcement agencies in Woodward County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Oklahoma, total crime is 10% below the Oklahoma average and its safety score is 17 points below 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.