Safest Cities in Oklahoma (2023)

Oklahoma Safety Analysis

• Oklahoma ranks #44 out of 51 states for safety, below the national median. Across 6 tracked cities totaling 1,878,550 residents, crime rates trend higher than the US average, though individual cities vary widely.
• The average violent crime rate across Oklahoma cities is 457 per 100K residents, which is 5% below the national average of 481/100K. This lower rate reflects relatively fewer assaults, robberies, and homicides compared to the rest of the country.
• Property crime averages 2,957/100K across Oklahoma, 6% below the national average of 3,153/100K. Residents face lower risk of burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft compared to most states.
• Only 13% of crime in Oklahoma is violent, well below the typical 20-25% national share. While property crime remains the primary concern, the risk of violent victimization is comparatively low.
• Lawton leads Oklahoma with a safety score of 75/100, making it one of the safest communities in the state. Cities scoring above 70 typically have violent crime rates less than half the national average.