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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.84 million

Cost of Crime™ for Locust Grove, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,823 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Locust Grove ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Locust Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Locust Grove is 51.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Locust Grove Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Locust Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Locust Grove, OK see the most incidents - about 48 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Locust Grove, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Locust Grove for 2025 is $2,844,038. This translates to approximately $729 per resident and $1,823 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Locust Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Locust Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Locust Grove, OK:	$729
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Locust Grove is $729 per year, which is $265 more than the national average and $156 more than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Locust Grove:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $305 more than in Locust Grove.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $424 less than in Locust Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Locust Grove	Cost per Locust Grove Resident
Murder	$721,547	$185
Rape/Sexual Assault	$278,979	$72
Robbery	$60,783	$16
Assault	$561,063	$144
Kidnapping	$57,607	$15
Vehicle Theft	$109,547	$28
Burglary	$195,955	$50
Theft	$518,989	$133
Arson	$23,814	$6
Vandalism	$131,924	$34
Animal Cruelty	$4,857	$1
Drug Crimes	$153,479	$39
Identity Theft	$25,494	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$2,844,038	$729

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove totals $6,286,402 ($1,611 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,130,440 ($2,341 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 Locust Grove 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 central 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 Locust Grove’s 3,901 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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Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.008
Robbery	0.4954
Rape	1.179
Murder	0.0984
Total Violent Crime	6.781 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.69
Vehicle Theft	1.813
Burglary	5.538
Arson	0.2528
Total Property Crime	33.29 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2436
Drug Crimes	5.319
Vandalism	4.734
Identity Theft	0.8443
Animal Cruelty	0.1683
Total "Other" Rate	11.31 (D+)

Individual Locust Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Snake Creek, OK	B-	B	B
Cedar Crest, OK	C	C-	C
Murphy, OK	C	C	C
Sportsmen Acres, OK	D+	C	D
Mazie, OK	B-	B-	C
Pin Oak Acres, OK	D+	C	D
Chouteau, OK	D+	D+	D+
Teresita, OK	C	C+	C-
Pryor, OK	D	D+	D
Yonkers, OK	C-	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Locust Grove 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
Caledonia, MS	A+	A+	A+
Kinder, LA	C-	C	C
Canon, GA	B	B+	B+
New Ellenton, SC	C	C-	C-
Kingston, NH	A-	A+	A+
Camden, OH	B-	B+	B+
Kirbyville, TX	D-	D-	D-
Kirkville, NY	A	B	B
New Bremen, OH	A-	A-	A-
Kittitas, WA	B	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove, OK average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Locust Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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