Oklahoma’s Most Dangerous Towns 2025

Tulsa’s been called a lot of things over the years... Oil Capital of the World, T-Town, home of the Drillers. But lately, it’s picking up a less flattering title:

Oklahoma’s Violent Crime Capital.

The numbers don’t mince words. Tulsa’s violent crime rate sits at 8.92 per 1,000 residents, nearly double the state average. Property crime’s not far behind at 45.31 per 1,000. That means your odds of being a violent crime victim here are about 1 in 110. Statewide, it’s closer to 1 in 242. That’s not exactly brochure material for the tourism board.

Sure, Muskogee technically edges Tulsa by about three percent in violent crime rates, but property crime there is nowhere near T-Town’s level.

Lawton? It still has a reputation for trouble, but even they can’t match Tulsa’s combined tally in both violent and property crimes. In Reolink’s 2025 rankings, Tulsa is ranked number one for danger in Oklahoma, with OKC, Lawton, and Muskogee rounding out the top four.

Now, it’s not all bad news. Tulsa police say intentional shootings are down by half (shooting with intent to kill), and regular old run-of-the-mill homicides have dropped about 20% in the same time. That’s progress, sure, but nothing to brag about.

As T-Town adds more restaurants and trendy hot spots to its beautiful downtown area, it's also the most likely place you'll be robbed, stabbed, or shot in the state.