The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In Oklahoma - 2018 Ranking!

Oklahoma is known for its cattle ranches and open plains. It was made up of a combination of Indian and Oklahoma territory. Because of that, the state has the second largest Native American population in the country; after California. Its name comes from the two Indian words "Okla" meaning "people" and "Homma" meaning "red." Therefore, Oklahoma means "red people".

Commonly referred to as “The Sooner State,” The state has a lot to offer, partially thanks to its healthy economy. It is also a large producer of natural gas and oil as well as things such as telecommunications and aviation. Oklahoma is also the only state that produces iodine in the nation.

There's plenty to see here, residents enjoy the state's landscape that ranges from forests to plains, and small mountain ranges. Oklahoma is home to 6 national parks, 50 state parks, 2 nationally-protected forests, over 200 man-made lakes, and the fact that it has some very safe cities only adds to the draw.

If you are considering moving to Oklahoma or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe Oklahoma is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Ranking at #41 in terms of safety, Oklahoma is home to 3.9 million residents with a 449.8 violent crime rate per 100,000 people and a 2,982.9 property crime rate per 100,000 people.

When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, Piedmont maintains its spot as Oklahoma’s safest city, with a 539 crime rate per 100,000 people.

Best known as the "Crown Jewel" of Oklahoma and the 6th biggest city, Edmond is the 11th safest city with a 1664 crime rate per 100,000 people. Broken Arrow, another major city in the state comes as the 23rd safest. While Norman and Stillwater make none of the lists as they rank as #44 and #43. However, the capital, Oklahoma City, ranked #17 among the most dangerous cities with a 4684 crime rate per 100,000 people. Tulsa which was the 6th most dangerous city is now the most dangerous city in Oklahoma with a 6999 crime rate per 100,000 people.

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

Number of Counties: 77

Overall Population: 3.924 million inhabitants

Land Area: 69,959.8 square miles

Education Statistics: 24.5% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)

Unemployment Rate: 4.2%

Crime Stats In Oklahoma

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 449.8

Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 2,982.9

Oklahoma’s Safety Rank: #41

Disclaimer:

In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 20 Safest Cities In Oklahoma

Table 2: Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities In Oklahoma

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population