Elk City, located in the Oklahoma Metro Area, has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the US average for violent crime is 22.7, while Elk City's rate is 13.7. This means that the likelihood of being a victim of a violent crime in Elk City is lower than the national average. However, the property crime rate in Elk City is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 22.4333333333333 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that although the crime rates in Elk City are lower than the national average, there is still a presence of crime in the area. Residents of Elk City should still take precautions and be aware of their surroundings to ensure their safety. Despite these statistics, Elk City remains a bustling community with a strong sense of community and a low crime rate compared to other cities in the US.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elk City Metro Area violent crime is 13.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Elk City Metro Area property crime is 22.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elk City, Oklahoma does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elk City, Oklahoma. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Elk City, Oklahoma. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.