While Oklahoma is a relatively safe state, we do have areas that are more dangerous than others, especially after dark. We took a look at the FBI’s 2019 crime report (the most recent available data) in the areas of violent crime, rape, and property crime in relation to population size to determine the most dangerous places in Oklahoma after dark. Here are the top towns for this year! How many of the most dangerous towns in Oklahoma have you visited? Remember: statistics can be misleading, and these don’t mean anything about whether or not these are fun towns or good places to live. They are simply numbers, and we are simply reporting them.
- Lawton
I-5 Design & Manufacture/Flickr Located in southwestern Oklahoma, Lawton ranks as the second most dangerous place to be after dark in Oklahoma. The FBI reported 854 violent crimes, 97 rapes and 2,972 property crimes.
- Ardmore
Matthew Rutledge/Flickr As the most dangerous place to be after dark in Oklahoma, Ardmore ranked the worst for violent crimes. With a population of only 24,830, the city had 205 violent crimes, 20 rapes and 1,046 property crimes in 2019.
- Muskogee
Jimmy Emerson DVM/Flickr Muskogee is home to Bacone College and is located approximately 45 minutes from Tulsa. In 2019, the FBI reported 389 violent crimes, 35 rapes and 1,333 property crimes.
- Shawnee
Jen R/Flickr The town of Shawnee is located in Pottawatomie County and is a small town with big city amenities. The town reported 156 violent crimes, 25 rapes and 1,517 property crimes.
- Ponca City
Todd Carr/Flickr Coming in 5th place is Ponca City. In 2019, the FBI crime data reported 152 violent crimes, 33 rapes and 933 property crimes.
- Oklahoma City
Paul L McCord Jr/Flickr As the largest city and capital of the state, Oklahoma City isn’t actually the most violent. The numbers are the highest because it has the largest population, but it ranked fairly well for its size. The FBI crime statistics recorded 4,751 violent crimes, 539 rapes and 26,918 property crimes.
- Del City
Paul L. McCord Jr/Flickr Located in the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Del City is conveniently located to many amenities. The crime statistics include 288 violent crimes, 20 rapes and 942 property crimes.
- Tulsa
michael/Flickr Tulsa, the second largest city in the state, is home to 401,000 residents (without suburbs). The crime statistics for 2019 were 3,964 violent crimes, 341 rapes and 21,366 property crimes.
- Warr Acres
Jody Bowie/Flickr In 9th place is the town of Warr Acres - one of the smaller towns on the list. The city had a violent crime number of 71 with 5 rapes and 344 property crimes reported in 2014.
- Midwest City
Flickr/Robin J Phillips Coming in 11th on our list is Midwest City, the 8th largest city in the state. The FBI reported 156 violent crimes, 31 rapes and 1,905 property crimes in 2019.
- Edmond
Adam/Flickr Edmond is located in central Oklahoma only a few miles away from Oklahoma City. Its 2019 FBI crime report included 138 violent crimes, 41 rapes and 1,599 property crimes.
Are you surprised by any of the cities on the list? Where do you think is the most dangerous place to be in Oklahoma after dark?
I-5 Design & Manufacture/Flickr
Located in southwestern Oklahoma, Lawton ranks as the second most dangerous place to be after dark in Oklahoma. The FBI reported 854 violent crimes, 97 rapes and 2,972 property crimes.
Matthew Rutledge/Flickr
As the most dangerous place to be after dark in Oklahoma, Ardmore ranked the worst for violent crimes. With a population of only 24,830, the city had 205 violent crimes, 20 rapes and 1,046 property crimes in 2019.
Jimmy Emerson DVM/Flickr
Muskogee is home to Bacone College and is located approximately 45 minutes from Tulsa. In 2019, the FBI reported 389 violent crimes, 35 rapes and 1,333 property crimes.
Jen R/Flickr
The town of Shawnee is located in Pottawatomie County and is a small town with big city amenities. The town reported 156 violent crimes, 25 rapes and 1,517 property crimes.
Todd Carr/Flickr
Coming in 5th place is Ponca City. In 2019, the FBI crime data reported 152 violent crimes, 33 rapes and 933 property crimes.
Paul L McCord Jr/Flickr
As the largest city and capital of the state, Oklahoma City isn’t actually the most violent. The numbers are the highest because it has the largest population, but it ranked fairly well for its size. The FBI crime statistics recorded 4,751 violent crimes, 539 rapes and 26,918 property crimes.
Paul L. McCord Jr/Flickr
Located in the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Del City is conveniently located to many amenities. The crime statistics include 288 violent crimes, 20 rapes and 942 property crimes.
michael/Flickr
Tulsa, the second largest city in the state, is home to 401,000 residents (without suburbs). The crime statistics for 2019 were 3,964 violent crimes, 341 rapes and 21,366 property crimes.
Jody Bowie/Flickr
In 9th place is the town of Warr Acres - one of the smaller towns on the list. The city had a violent crime number of 71 with 5 rapes and 344 property crimes reported in 2014.
Flickr/Robin J Phillips
Coming in 11th on our list is Midwest City, the 8th largest city in the state. The FBI reported 156 violent crimes, 31 rapes and 1,905 property crimes in 2019.
Adam/Flickr
Edmond is located in central Oklahoma only a few miles away from Oklahoma City. Its 2019 FBI crime report included 138 violent crimes, 41 rapes and 1,599 property crimes.
If you’re wondering where the safest places are in the state, read our list of The 10 Safest and Most Peaceful Places To Live In Oklahoma.
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Most Dangerous Towns in Oklahoma August 08, 2022 Tori Jane What are some of the most dangerous towns in Oklahoma? Oklahoma is a state with a higher-than-average crime rate, and it places as the 14th most dangerous state in the United States. Of course, some cities and towns tend to have higher crime rates than others, and that’s what we’ll focus on. Some of the most dangerous towns in Oklahoma at the time of this writing include Tulsa (which is unsurprising, given how large the city is), Idabel (which has a crime rate 212% higher than the national average), and Anadarko (which unfortunately tends to make the list repeatedly). What is life in Oklahoma like? Despite this, life in Oklahoma is still a relatively quiet and peaceful thing. Even in the “bad” areas of town, you’re sure to find plenty of things to love about it. The climate is pretty decent, though occasionally there are tornadoes and natural disasters in Oklahoma to think about. In the winter, it can reach below freezing and sometimes ice storms are a problem. In the summer, it’s hot and humid, but beautiful; summer, spring, and fall are the best times to visit the amazing state parks in Oklahoma, or perhaps do some of the best hiking trails in Oklahoma. It’s a delightful place, despite its rough edges in some areas, and we think you’ll love it. Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma? Let’s get something straight here – there really are no dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma, at least outright. Even the most “dangerous” towns have their wonderful bits, and as long as you adhere to basic safety practices (and visit during the day for some), you still ought to have a good time. Other than the towns and cities listed above, other dangerous towns in Oklahoma according to the statistics include Ardmore, Ponca City, Hugo, Pauls Valley, and Del City. So, seriously, visit Oklahoma – just be safe about it!
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Most Dangerous Towns in Oklahoma
August 08, 2022
Tori Jane
What are some of the most dangerous towns in Oklahoma? Oklahoma is a state with a higher-than-average crime rate, and it places as the 14th most dangerous state in the United States. Of course, some cities and towns tend to have higher crime rates than others, and that’s what we’ll focus on. Some of the most dangerous towns in Oklahoma at the time of this writing include Tulsa (which is unsurprising, given how large the city is), Idabel (which has a crime rate 212% higher than the national average), and Anadarko (which unfortunately tends to make the list repeatedly). What is life in Oklahoma like? Despite this, life in Oklahoma is still a relatively quiet and peaceful thing. Even in the “bad” areas of town, you’re sure to find plenty of things to love about it. The climate is pretty decent, though occasionally there are tornadoes and natural disasters in Oklahoma to think about. In the winter, it can reach below freezing and sometimes ice storms are a problem. In the summer, it’s hot and humid, but beautiful; summer, spring, and fall are the best times to visit the amazing state parks in Oklahoma, or perhaps do some of the best hiking trails in Oklahoma. It’s a delightful place, despite its rough edges in some areas, and we think you’ll love it. Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma? Let’s get something straight here – there really are no dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma, at least outright. Even the most “dangerous” towns have their wonderful bits, and as long as you adhere to basic safety practices (and visit during the day for some), you still ought to have a good time. Other than the towns and cities listed above, other dangerous towns in Oklahoma according to the statistics include Ardmore, Ponca City, Hugo, Pauls Valley, and Del City. So, seriously, visit Oklahoma – just be safe about it!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Oklahoma is a state with a higher-than-average crime rate, and it places as the 14th most dangerous state in the United States. Of course, some cities and towns tend to have higher crime rates than others, and that’s what we’ll focus on. Some of the most dangerous towns in Oklahoma at the time of this writing include Tulsa (which is unsurprising, given how large the city is), Idabel (which has a crime rate 212% higher than the national average), and Anadarko (which unfortunately tends to make the list repeatedly).
What is life in Oklahoma like?
Despite this, life in Oklahoma is still a relatively quiet and peaceful thing. Even in the “bad” areas of town, you’re sure to find plenty of things to love about it. The climate is pretty decent, though occasionally there are tornadoes and natural disasters in Oklahoma to think about. In the winter, it can reach below freezing and sometimes ice storms are a problem. In the summer, it’s hot and humid, but beautiful; summer, spring, and fall are the best times to visit the amazing state parks in Oklahoma, or perhaps do some of the best hiking trails in Oklahoma. It’s a delightful place, despite its rough edges in some areas, and we think you’ll love it.
Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma?
Let’s get something straight here – there really are no dangerous places to avoid in Oklahoma, at least outright. Even the most “dangerous” towns have their wonderful bits, and as long as you adhere to basic safety practices (and visit during the day for some), you still ought to have a good time. Other than the towns and cities listed above, other dangerous towns in Oklahoma according to the statistics include Ardmore, Ponca City, Hugo, Pauls Valley, and Del City. So, seriously, visit Oklahoma – just be safe about it!
