Is Oklahoma City, OK Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma reported 553.22 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.94 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 365.07 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,810 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma reported 543.35 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.37 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 313.79 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,742 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma reported 85.23 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.77 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 36.99 per 100,000 above that reference, with 587 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma reported 1,885.46 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.70 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 778.49 per 100,000 above that reference, with 12,985 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma reported 318.72 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.65 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 125.72 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,195 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Oklahoma City, OK has an adjusted safety score of 6.23 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oklahoma. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Oklahoma workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 587 | 85.23 | 48.24 |
1.77× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 3742 | 543.35 | 229.56 |
2.37× national |
| Burglary | 3810 | 553.22 | 188.15 |
2.94× national |
| Larceny-theft | 12985 | 1885.46 | 1106.97 |
1.7× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2195 | 318.72 | 193.0 |
1.65× national |
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What drives Oklahoma City's safety score?
Oklahoma City ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oklahoma, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 688,693 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 13.92, while Personal Safety is lowest at 3.67. The 10.25-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Burglary is highest relative to its national reference at 553.22 per 100,000 (2.94× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 318.72 per 100,000 (1.65× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma recorded 12,985 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 55.7% of the 23,319 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 587 robbery reports (2.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma recorded 3,810 burglary offenses in 2025, 16.3% of the 23,319 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 587 robbery reports (2.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma recorded 3,742 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 16.0% of the 23,319 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 587 robbery reports (2.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma uses a reporting population of 688,693 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has an adjusted score of 6.23 points out of 100 versus 57.99 in Norman, Oklahoma, a difference of 51.76 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Oklahoma City ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has an adjusted score of 6.23 points out of 100 versus 19.19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a difference of 12.96 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Oklahoma City ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oklahoma City safe compared to other places in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 6.23 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oklahoma.
What is the crime rate in Oklahoma City?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Oklahoma City's safety rating?
Oklahoma City's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 6.23 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oklahoma. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Oklahoma City?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Oklahoma City?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.