The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bethel Acres, OK: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$1.27 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bethel Acres, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,039 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bethel Acres 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 Bethel Acres, OK Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Bethel Acres ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of cities but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Bethel Acres's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bethel Acres is 21.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bethel Acres Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bethel Acres varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Bethel Acres, OK see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bethel Acres, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Bethel Acres for 2025 is $1,273,856. This translates to approximately $371 per resident and $1,039 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Bethel Acres. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bethel Acres Compared to Other Cities?

Bethel Acres, OK:	$371
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bethel Acres is $371 per year, which is $93 less than the national average and $202 less than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bethel Acres:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $663 more than in Bethel Acres.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $65 less than in Bethel Acres

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bethel Acres	Cost per Bethel Acres Resident
Murder	$347,097	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$212,665	$62
Robbery	$36,335	$11
Assault	$168,164	$49
Kidnapping	$34,967	$10
Vehicle Theft	$62,554	$18
Burglary	$114,095	$33
Theft	$99,602	$29
Arson	$12,930	$4
Vandalism	$88,388	$26
Animal Cruelty	$2,431	$1
Drug Crimes	$92,784	$27
Identity Theft	$1,844	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$1,273,856	$371

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bethel Acres, 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 Bethel Acres totals $3,379,644 ($984 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,653,500 ($1,355 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 Bethel Acres 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 south part of the city has more 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 Bethel Acres’s 3,434 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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Bethel Acres 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 Bethel Acres residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.705
Robbery	0.3364
Rape	1.021
Murder	0.0538
Total Violent Crime	3.117 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.600
Vehicle Theft	1.176
Burglary	3.663
Arson	0.1559
Total Property Crime	10.60 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1679
Drug Crimes	3.653
Vandalism	3.603
Identity Theft	0.0694
Animal Cruelty	0.0957
Total "Other" Rate	7.589 (C+)

Individual Bethel Acres Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bethel Acres is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bethel Acres.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gaddy, OK	B	C-	B+
Pink, OK	C	C-	C-
Tecumseh, OK	D+	D	D+
Brooksville, OK	C	C-	C-
Shawnee, OK	D	D	D
Newalla, OK	D	C	D-
Macomb, OK	B-	D+	B-
St. Louis, OK	B	C	B+
Earlsboro, OK	B+	C+	B+
Tribbey, OK	B-	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bethel Acres 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
Myakka City, FL	A	A-	A-
Paonia, CO	F	C	C
Brookline Station, MO	C	C+	C+
Lakeville, IN	A-	B+	B+
Haskell, TX	F	D-	D-
Harbor, OR	D	D+	D+
Fort Recovery, OH	A-	B-	B-
Evarts, KY	D+	B-	B-
Scotland Neck, NC	F	F	F
Custer, SD	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Bethel Acres is safer than the Oklahoma state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bethel Acres, OK average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bethel Acres schools on SchoolGrade

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