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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$703,794

Cost of Crime™ for Ketchum, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,443 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ketchum ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Ketchum's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ketchum is 42.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ketchum Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ketchum varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Ketchum, OK see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ketchum, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Ketchum for 2025 is $703,794. This translates to approximately $626 per resident and $1,443 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Ketchum. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ketchum Compared to Other Cities?

Ketchum, OK:	$626
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ketchum is $626 per year, which is $162 more than the national average and $53 more than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ketchum:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $408 more than in Ketchum.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $321 less than in Ketchum

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ketchum	Cost per Ketchum Resident
Murder	$172,629	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$87,438	$78
Robbery	$15,384	$14
Assault	$120,734	$107
Kidnapping	$9,751	$9
Vehicle Theft	$29,582	$26
Burglary	$66,145	$59
Theft	$85,564	$76
Arson	$8,519	$8
Vandalism	$44,370	$39
Animal Cruelty	$1,901	$2
Drug Crimes	$59,103	$53
Identity Theft	$2,676	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$703,794	$626

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ketchum, 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 Ketchum totals $1,600,540 ($1,424 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,304,334 ($2,050 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 Ketchum 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 southeast 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 Ketchum’s 1,124 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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Ketchum 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 Ketchum residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.740
Robbery	0.4351
Rape	1.283
Murder	0.0817
Total Violent Crime	5.540 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.70
Vehicle Theft	1.700
Burglary	6.488
Arson	0.3139
Total Property Crime	23.20 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1431
Drug Crimes	7.109
Vandalism	5.526
Identity Theft	0.3076
Animal Cruelty	0.2286
Total "Other" Rate	13.31 (D)

Individual Ketchum Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grand Lake Towne, OK	D-	D-	F
Langley, OK	F	D-	F
Disney, OK	F	F	F
Cleora, OK	D	D	D
Pensacola, OK	D+	C-	D
Dennis, OK	D	D+	D
Strang, OK	C-	D-	C-
Big Cabin, OK	B-	D+	B-
Vinita, OK	D	D+	D
Afton, OK	D	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ketchum is higher 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
Potomac, IL	A-	A-	A-
Mantee, MS	A+	A+	A+
Manville, SC	F	F	F
Markham, TX	D-	D	D
Melber, KY	B	B	B
Melcher-Dallas, IA	C+	C	C
Mendoza, TX	B+	D	D
Penney Farms, FL	B	C-	C-
Penns Creek, PA	A+	A+	A+
Madison, KS	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Ketchum is as safe as 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 Ketchum, OK average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ketchum schools on SchoolGrade

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