Oklahoma Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Oklahoma ranks #14 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (422.8 per 100K).
- →Violent crime increased 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- →321 cities report crime data. Safest: Weatherford (41.6/100K). Most dangerous: Ardmore (1141.2/100K).
- →256 murders in 2024 — a rate of 6.3 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Oklahoma's violent crime rate has changed by +4%.
Violent Crime Rate
422.8
+1.1% YoY
Murder Rate
6.3
256 total
Property Crime Rate
1977.7
80,996 total
Population
4,095,393
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 17,316
Murder256
Rape2,444
Robbery1,566
Aggravated Assault13,050
Property Crime: 80,996
Burglary16,847
Larceny-Theft55,031
Motor Vehicle Theft9,118
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | 1141.2 | 24,886 |
| Muskogee | 986.5 | 36,898 |
| Tulsa | 941.9 | 411,310 |
| Lawton | 820.3 | 90,209 |
| Oklahoma City | 676.0 | 709,456 |
| Ponca City | 576.5 | 24,286 |
| Enid | 537.9 | 50,382 |
| Del City | 524.8 | 21,151 |
| Miami | 514.2 | 12,836 |
| Shawnee | 500.5 | 31,966 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Oklahoma
102 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (9)
Explore full hate crime data →Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.