Velma, Oklahoma may seem like a sleepy small town, but it has unfortunately been plagued by crime in recent years. According to the
, the violent crime rate in Velma is at 11.3, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is at 24.2, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite these comparatively lower rates, any amount of crime is concerning for the residents of Velma. This small town may not be immune to the issues that plague larger cities, and the community must work together to address and prevent further crime. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Velma violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Velma property crime is 24.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.