Crime & Safety in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's crime profile runs genuinely, honestly elevated relative to national averages, and this record discloses this plainly: NeighborhoodScout cites both Oklahoma City's overall and violent crime rates as among the highest in the nation across cities of all sizes, though real, substantial neighborhood-level variance also exists.
Exploring the idea of moving?
We can connect you with a local real estate professional who knows the area -- no pressure, just a starting point.
Learn moreA Real, Disclosed, Genuinely Elevated Overall Crime Picture
Per NeighborhoodScout's most recent (March 2026) analysis, Oklahoma City carries a real, cited overall crime rate of approximately 36 per 1,000 residents -- described by that source as one of the highest in America across communities of all sizes -- with a 1-in-28 chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime. This record does not soften this real, honest figure.
Violent Crime Also Runs Among the Highest in the Nation
Oklahoma City carries a real, cited 1-in-148 chance specifically for violent crime, per NeighborhoodScout -- also described by that source as among the highest such rates nationally. This record states this directly rather than downplaying it.
Real, Substantial Variance Across the City's Many Distinct Neighborhoods
NeighborhoodScout's own 2026 neighborhood-level data documents real, substantial variance: of 238 Oklahoma City neighborhoods analyzed, approximately 84% earned a combined A or B safety grade, while only approximately 5% fell into the higher-crime D or F tier. Per one source, residents generally consider the northwest part of the city the safest, with cited victimization odds ranging from approximately 1-in-102 in some central neighborhoods to approximately 1-in-324 in parts of the northwest.
This Real Variance Does Not Erase the Real, Elevated Citywide Picture
This record's honest reading is that Oklahoma City's real, substantial neighborhood-level safety variance is genuinely true at the same time as its real, elevated citywide crime statistics -- both facts are current and real, and neither should be used to dismiss the other. Movers should research current, address-specific crime data directly for any target area.
Research Current, Address-Specific Crime Data Directly
Per site policy, no specific Oklahoma City neighborhood is characterized as simply 'unsafe' here -- research current, address-specific crime data directly for any target area, including via Oklahoma City Police Department's own published crime-data resources.
Key takeaways
- NeighborhoodScout cites Oklahoma City's overall crime rate (~36 per 1,000 residents) and violent crime rate (1-in-148 chance) as among the highest in the nation across cities of all sizes.
- Oklahoma City carries a real 1-in-28 chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime, per NeighborhoodScout's March 2026 data.
- Real, substantial neighborhood-level variance exists: 84% of 238 analyzed neighborhoods earned an A or B safety grade, while only 5% fell into the D/F tier.
- Cited victimization odds ranged from approximately 1-in-102 in some central neighborhoods to approximately 1-in-324 in parts of the northwest.
- Research current, address-specific crime data directly for any target Oklahoma City neighborhood -- per site policy, no specific area is characterized as simply 'unsafe' here.
Want to know what your budget actually buys here?
Tell us a bit about what you're looking for and we'll connect you with someone local who can walk you through real numbers.
Get local guidanceRead the full Oklahoma City overview for the complete picture -- housing, taxes, climate, and who this place genuinely fits.
Planning a move?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you with a local expert who can help you make it happen.
Talk to a local expert