Durant, OK Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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47%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

60%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Durant_{/100k people}	Oklahoma_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	673	n/a (estimate)	3,349	2,562	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.1	5.7
Rape	20	n/a	99.5	58.6	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	19.9	37.2	66.5
Assault	33	n/a	164.2	311.7	264.1
Violent crime	57	n/a (estimate)	284	414	364
Burglary	89	n/a	442.8	458.5	250.7
Theft	476	n/a	2,368.4	1,426.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	51	n/a	253.8	263.8	318.7
Property crime	616	n/a (estimate)	3,065	2,149	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Durant, OK

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Durant crime rate is 39.4% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Durant, there were 58 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 298 per 100,000 individuals, 19.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, Durant recorded 573 property crimes, amounting to 2941 per 100,000 residents, 50.5% higher than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Durant?

AreaVibes surveyed 21 local residents in Durant to gauge the safety of the area. Based on the results, 19% of people answered that there was very little crime in Durant and that they felt very comfortable walking alone at night. Another 81% of people responded that there was far too much crime and they would be hesitant to walk the streets alone at night. Keep in mind that the opinions of residents may vary depending on which area they live in.

Is Durant a Safe Place to Live?

Determining whether Durant is a place to live may not always yield a simple answer, given the city's varying safety levels across different areas. Nonetheless, comprehending the city's overall crime rate can be a valuable asset. In broad terms, Durant has an overall crime rate that is 39% higher than the national average. When we take a look at crime on a daily basis, this translates into 1.73 daily occurrences, comprising 0.16 violent crimes and 1.57 property crimes. Scrutinizing these statistics provides a foundation for a more informed assessment of the suitability of Durant as a potential place to establish residency.

Has Crime in Durant Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Durant. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Durant has decreased by 2.3%. Violent crimes have increased by 9.4%, while property crimes have decreased by 3.4%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Durant

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Durant crime rate. The poverty level in Durant is 21.9%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Durant, the cost of living is 16.32% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Elevated rental costs can generate economic strain for both individuals and families, particularly those with restricted financial means. When a substantial proportion of one's income is allocated to housing costs, it often leaves limited resources for fulfilling other crucial necessities such as groceries, healthcare and education. This financial pressure can fuel desperation, potentially prompting individuals to resort to criminal actions, including theft or fraud, as a means of coping with their financial hardships. In Durant, the average monthly rent stands at $762, while the national average is $949 per month.

Durant crime map

The Durant crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Durant as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Durant crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Durant crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Durant crime rates are 47% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Durant are 22% lower than the national average
In Durant you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Durant is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Durant has increased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Durant (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Durant, OK per 100,000 people. In Durant, the total number of daily crimes is 1.31 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.47 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Durant is 1.46 times less than the Oklahoma average and 1.28 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Durant has a daily crime rate that is 1.43 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.60 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Durant (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Durant to every other city in Oklahoma, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Durant safe? The gauges above illustrate that Durant is safer than 25% of every city located within Oklahoma along with 27% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Oklahoma and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Durant, OK is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Durant

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Durant is 1 in 353

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Durant is 1 in 33

The chance of being a victim of crime in Durant is 1 in 30

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Durant? In Durant, you have a 1 in 353 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 33. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Durant, OK is 1 in 30.

Year Over Year Crime In Durant (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Durant is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Durant has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 5% in Durant, while property crimes in Durant have increased by 4%. Total crime has increased by 3% year over year.

Durant police department

Item	Durant	Oklahoma	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	41	6,557	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	3.4	3.3

There are a total of 41 Durant police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 25.6% less than the Oklahoma average and 22.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Oklahoma

State	Total offenders	Oklahoma_/100K	National_/100K
Oklahoma	7,097	203	266

There are a total of 7,097 sex offenders in Oklahoma. This yields a total of 203 sex offenders in Oklahoma per 100,000 residents which is 24% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Caddo, OK	1,132	94	468	562
Preston, TX	1,759	156	860	1,016
Achille, OK	376	714	714	1,429
Calera, OK	3,082	131	1,600	1,731
Colbert, OK	1,230	458	1,557	2,015
Silo, OK	507	384	1,995	2,379
Blue, OK	225	485	2,518	3,003
Durant, OK	18,516	284	3,065	3,349

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Terrell, TX	18,513	295	2,405	2,700
Winchester, KY	18,520	272	3,011	3,283
Brookfield, IL	18,520	32	22	54
Concord, MO	18,521	249	1,136	1,385
Merrifield, VA	18,523	96	677	773
Durant, OK	18,516	284	3,065	3,349

Source: The Durant, OK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.