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.

10. Pryor

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.

9. Wagoner

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.

8. Ada

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.

7. Muskogee

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.

6. Lawton

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.

5. Tulsa

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.

4. Durant

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.

3. Shawnee

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.

2. Oklahoma City

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.

1. Ardmore

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.

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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