The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Altus Afb, OK: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$51,518

Cost of Crime™ for Altus Afb, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $2,540 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Altus Afb in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Altus Afb, OK Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Altus Afb ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Altus Afb's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Altus Afb is 56.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Altus Afb Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Altus Afb varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 19 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Altus Afb, OK see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Altus Afb, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Altus Afb for 2025 is $51,518. This translates to approximately $1,096 per resident and $2,540 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Altus Afb. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Altus Afb Compared to Other Cities?

Altus Afb, OK:	$1096
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Altus Afb is $1,096 per year, which is $632 more than the national average and $523 more than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Altus Afb:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $62 less than in Altus Afb.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $791 less than in Altus Afb

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Altus Afb for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Altus Afb	Cost per Altus Afb Resident
Murder	$25,473	$542
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,752	$59
Robbery	$925	$20
Assault	$5,049	$107
Kidnapping	$852	$18
Vehicle Theft	$1,255	$27
Burglary	$4,332	$92
Theft	$6,061	$129
Arson	$266	$6
Vandalism	$1,864	$40
Animal Cruelty	$56	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,285	$49
Identity Theft	$346	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$51,518	$1,096

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Altus Afb, OK

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Altus Afb totals $183,301 ($3,900 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $234,820 ($4,996 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Altus Afb crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Altus Afb’s 47 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Altus Afb Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Altus Afb residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.741
Robbery	0.6255
Rape	0.9659
Murder	0.2884
Total Violent Crime	5.620 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.90
Vehicle Theft	1.725
Burglary	10.16
Arson	0.2346
Total Property Crime	37.02 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2991
Drug Crimes	6.571
Vandalism	5.553
Identity Theft	0.9516
Animal Cruelty	0.1625
Total "Other" Rate	13.54 (D)

Individual Altus Afb Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Altus Afb is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Altus Afb.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Olustee, OK	F	D	F
Victory, OK	D	C	D-
Elmer, OK	D-	D-	F
Altus, OK	D	C+	D
Prairie Hill, OK	F	D-	F
Humphreys, OK	D-	D-	D-
East Duke, OK	D-	F	D+
Hess, OK	D-	D-	F
Duke, OK	D-	F	D-
Eldorado, OK	D-	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Altus Afb is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Trujillo, NM	F	F	F
Redford, TX	F	F	F
Great Pond, ME	C+	A-	A-
Ganes Creek, AK	F	F	F
Edith, GA	F	D-	D-
Oak Island, MN	D-	D	D
Oak Forest, LA	B+	C+	C+
Lolo, ID	D-	D	D
Darwin, CA	F	F	F
Atka, AK	D	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Altus Afb is less safe than the Oklahoma state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Altus Afb, OK average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Altus Afb schools on SchoolGrade

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