Oklahoma is a great state to live in, but, just like any other place, we do have some dangerous cities in Oklahoma. We understand these cities are home to many of you, but we want to be informative so everyone can be cautious and aware. And we’re not at all saying that these are dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma. We still love these cities because they are home and we get all warm and fuzzy just talking about them; however, they usually just have more people, which typically brings more crime. These statistics were taken from the FBI Criminal Report to determine the most dangerous places in Oklahoma. They not only include the murder rate but violent and property crimes, as well. So, here they are — the most dangerous places in Oklahoma.

  1. Pryor

flickr/jimmy emerson, dvm Pryor is home to roughly 9,000 residents and Google’s internet data center. For a smaller town, it has a relatively high crime rate. In 2019, there were 56 violent crimes and 207 property crimes in Pryor. Pryor, OK 74361, USA

  1. Wagoner

flickr/jimmy emerson, dvm In the past, Wagoner was known as a railway community and named after the railway dispatcher, Henry “Big Foot” Wagoner. Property crime appears to be a real issue in Wagoner, where, in 2019, there were 223 property crimes reported. Wagoner, OK 74467, USA

  1. Ada

flickr/brad holt Ada, the county seat of Pontotoc County, is the headquarters of the Chickasaw Nation. Like Wagoner, Ada is no stranger to property crimes. In 2019, 673 were reported - and that’s in addition to 71 violent crimes. Ada, OK, USA

  1. Muskogee

flickr/joanna poe Muskogee is one of the larger cities on this list, so it should come as no surprise that its crime rates are on the higher side. For instance, in 2019, there were 389 violent crimes and 1,333 property crimes in Muskogee. Muskogee, OK, USA

  1. Lawton

www.wikipedia.org As the fifth-largest city in the state, Lawton has a high property crime rate, experiencing nearly 3,000 over the course of one year. During the same year, 854 violent crimes occurred in Lawton. This isn’t Lawton’s first time ranking among the most dangerous places in Oklahoma. In 2013, Lawton was billed as the eighth-most dangerous city in the U.S. for women. Lawton, OK, USA

  1. Tulsa

flickr/nicolas henderson Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma and is located in the northeastern portion of the state. Another distinguishing feature: a high crime rate. In just one year, 21,336 property crimes and 3,964 violent crimes were reported in Tulsa. Tulsa, OK, USA

  1. Durant

flickr/jimmy emerson dvm Durant is the capital of the Choctaw Nation and is a major part of the Texoma region. It also has a pretty high crime rate, with 781 property crimes being reported in 2019. Durant, OK, USA

  1. Shawnee

flickr/brad holt Located in Pottawatomie County about 45 minutes east of Oklahoma City, Shawnee has a penchant for property crime, as 1,517 were reported in 2019. Shawnee, OK, USA

  1. Oklahoma City

flickr/matthew rutledge As the largest city in Oklahoma, it’s no surprise OKC ranks high on this list. In 2019, the city experienced 26,918 property crimes and 4,751 violent crimes. Oklahoma City, OK, USA

  1. Ardmore

flickr/matthew rutledge Ardmore is known as the hub of south-central Oklahoma. It’s also known to boast one of the highest crime rates in the U.S. Ardmore, OK 73401, USA

So, did you know the cities above were among the most dangerous places in Oklahoma? What are some dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma? Know of any other dangerous cities in Oklahoma? Tell us.

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Pryor is home to roughly 9,000 residents and Google’s internet data center. For a smaller town, it has a relatively high crime rate. In 2019, there were 56 violent crimes and 207 property crimes in Pryor.

Pryor, OK 74361, USA

In the past, Wagoner was known as a railway community and named after the railway dispatcher, Henry “Big Foot” Wagoner. Property crime appears to be a real issue in Wagoner, where, in 2019, there were 223 property crimes reported.

Wagoner, OK 74467, USA

flickr/brad holt

Ada, the county seat of Pontotoc County, is the headquarters of the Chickasaw Nation. Like Wagoner, Ada is no stranger to property crimes. In 2019, 673 were reported - and that’s in addition to 71 violent crimes.

Ada, OK, USA

flickr/joanna poe

Muskogee is one of the larger cities on this list, so it should come as no surprise that its crime rates are on the higher side. For instance, in 2019, there were 389 violent crimes and 1,333 property crimes in Muskogee.

Muskogee, OK, USA

www.wikipedia.org

As the fifth-largest city in the state, Lawton has a high property crime rate, experiencing nearly 3,000 over the course of one year. During the same year, 854 violent crimes occurred in Lawton. This isn’t Lawton’s first time ranking among the most dangerous places in Oklahoma. In 2013, Lawton was billed as the eighth-most dangerous city in the U.S. for women.

Lawton, OK, USA

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Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma and is located in the northeastern portion of the state. Another distinguishing feature: a high crime rate. In just one year, 21,336 property crimes and 3,964 violent crimes were reported in Tulsa.

Tulsa, OK, USA

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Durant is the capital of the Choctaw Nation and is a major part of the Texoma region. It also has a pretty high crime rate, with 781 property crimes being reported in 2019.

Durant, OK, USA

Located in Pottawatomie County about 45 minutes east of Oklahoma City, Shawnee has a penchant for property crime, as 1,517 were reported in 2019.

Shawnee, OK, USA

flickr/matthew rutledge

As the largest city in Oklahoma, it’s no surprise OKC ranks high on this list. In 2019, the city experienced 26,918 property crimes and 4,751 violent crimes.

Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Ardmore is known as the hub of south-central Oklahoma. It’s also known to boast one of the highest crime rates in the U.S.

Ardmore, OK 73401, USA

The most dangerous places in Oklahoma aside, life in the Sooner State can be pretty risky. It’s true, and just to keep you safe, we put together a list of things in Oklahoma that can kill you. Now, you know what to look for.

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Most Dangerous Places In Oklahoma August 12, 2022 Daniella DiRienzo Are there any urban legends in Oklahoma? Oklahoma urban legends are plentiful; however, the odd occurrences in Beaver Dunes Park are definitely among the state’s most oft-repeated tales. The area is known for its amazing ATV riding opportunities; however, that’s not all it’s known for. Over the years, the area has been dubbed “Oklahoma’s Bermuda Triangle” and “Shaman’s Portal” due to the abundance of strange occurrences that have taken place there. Shrouded in legend and lore, the inexplicable happenings date back to the days of the Spanish explorer Coronado. Apparently, Native Americans tried to warn Coronado to keep his distance from the area, but he didn’t listen – something he regretted, as three of his men disappeared without a trace while exploring the area. The mysterious disappearances have continued throughout the years. Many speculate that the victims have been transported to an unknown dimension. What are the creepiest cemeteries in Oklahoma? There are several notoriously haunted cemeteries in Oklahoma. One of the creepiest cemeteries is Hillside Cemetery in Skiatook. A historic burial ground, the cemetery is filled with graves from the late 1800s and early 1900s – one of which belongs to a witch. According to local legend, anyone who disturbs her grave will suffer dire consequences, which run the gamut from “life ruination to demonic possession.” The witch isn’t the cemetery’s only notorious occupant, though. Some say the grounds are haunted by the ghost of a teenager who died in the 1970s after crashing his car near the cemetery. Are there any ghost towns in Oklahoma? The most dangerous cities in Oklahoma aren’t the only ones with reputations that spread far and wide. There are also several ghost towns in Oklahoma. One of the most well-known ghost towns is Pincher. It was once a bustling community, thanks to its mineral-rich land. Unfortunately, corporations were partaking in unrestricted mining, which eventually caused cave-ins and, ultimately, the town’s demise.

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Most Dangerous Places In Oklahoma

August 12, 2022

Daniella DiRienzo

Are there any urban legends in Oklahoma? Oklahoma urban legends are plentiful; however, the odd occurrences in Beaver Dunes Park are definitely among the state’s most oft-repeated tales. The area is known for its amazing ATV riding opportunities; however, that’s not all it’s known for. Over the years, the area has been dubbed “Oklahoma’s Bermuda Triangle” and “Shaman’s Portal” due to the abundance of strange occurrences that have taken place there. Shrouded in legend and lore, the inexplicable happenings date back to the days of the Spanish explorer Coronado. Apparently, Native Americans tried to warn Coronado to keep his distance from the area, but he didn’t listen – something he regretted, as three of his men disappeared without a trace while exploring the area. The mysterious disappearances have continued throughout the years. Many speculate that the victims have been transported to an unknown dimension. What are the creepiest cemeteries in Oklahoma? There are several notoriously haunted cemeteries in Oklahoma. One of the creepiest cemeteries is Hillside Cemetery in Skiatook. A historic burial ground, the cemetery is filled with graves from the late 1800s and early 1900s – one of which belongs to a witch. According to local legend, anyone who disturbs her grave will suffer dire consequences, which run the gamut from “life ruination to demonic possession.” The witch isn’t the cemetery’s only notorious occupant, though. Some say the grounds are haunted by the ghost of a teenager who died in the 1970s after crashing his car near the cemetery. Are there any ghost towns in Oklahoma? The most dangerous cities in Oklahoma aren’t the only ones with reputations that spread far and wide. There are also several ghost towns in Oklahoma. One of the most well-known ghost towns is Pincher. It was once a bustling community, thanks to its mineral-rich land. Unfortunately, corporations were partaking in unrestricted mining, which eventually caused cave-ins and, ultimately, the town’s demise.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Oklahoma urban legends are plentiful; however, the odd occurrences in Beaver Dunes Park are definitely among the state’s most oft-repeated tales. The area is known for its amazing ATV riding opportunities; however, that’s not all it’s known for. Over the years, the area has been dubbed “Oklahoma’s Bermuda Triangle” and “Shaman’s Portal” due to the abundance of strange occurrences that have taken place there. Shrouded in legend and lore, the inexplicable happenings date back to the days of the Spanish explorer Coronado. Apparently, Native Americans tried to warn Coronado to keep his distance from the area, but he didn’t listen – something he regretted, as three of his men disappeared without a trace while exploring the area. The mysterious disappearances have continued throughout the years. Many speculate that the victims have been transported to an unknown dimension.

What are the creepiest cemeteries in Oklahoma?

There are several notoriously haunted cemeteries in Oklahoma. One of the creepiest cemeteries is Hillside Cemetery in Skiatook. A historic burial ground, the cemetery is filled with graves from the late 1800s and early 1900s – one of which belongs to a witch. According to local legend, anyone who disturbs her grave will suffer dire consequences, which run the gamut from “life ruination to demonic possession.” The witch isn’t the cemetery’s only notorious occupant, though. Some say the grounds are haunted by the ghost of a teenager who died in the 1970s after crashing his car near the cemetery.

Are there any ghost towns in Oklahoma?

The most dangerous cities in Oklahoma aren’t the only ones with reputations that spread far and wide. There are also several ghost towns in Oklahoma. One of the most well-known ghost towns is Pincher. It was once a bustling community, thanks to its mineral-rich land. Unfortunately, corporations were partaking in unrestricted mining, which eventually caused cave-ins and, ultimately, the town’s demise.