The crime rate in Poteau, OK (zip code 74953) is significantly higher than the US average. According to the data, the rate of violent crime in Poteau is 37, which is 64% higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the rate of property crime in Poteau is 52, which is 47% higher than the US average of 35.4. Given these statistics, it can be concluded that there are heightened levels of criminal activity present in this area and residents and visitors should take extra care when out and about to ensure their safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Poteau (zip 74953) violent crime is 37.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Poteau (zip 74953) property crime is 52.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Poteau, Oklahoma does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Van Buren, Arkansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Van Buren, Oklahoma. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.