Crime per Capita in McClain County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in McClain County.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$20.6 million
Cost of Crime™ for McClain County, OK
In 2025, crime will cost $1,275 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in McClain County 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 McClain County, OK Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. McClain County ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of counties but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to McClain County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in McClain County is 26.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. McClain County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in McClain County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southwest areas to 1 in 48 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of McClain County, OK see the most incidents - about 379 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 68 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in McClain County, OK
The total projected cost of crime in McClain County for 2025 is $20,564,373. This translates to approximately $465 per resident and $1,275 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in McClain County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in McClain County Compared to Other Counties?
| McClain County, OK: | $465 |
|---|---|
| Comanche County, OK: | $709 |
| Canadian County, OK: | $386 |
| Oklahoma: | $573 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in McClain County is $465 per year, which is the same as the national average and $109 less than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare counties similar to McClain County:
- In Comanche County, OK, crime costs $709 per person, which is $244 more than in McClain County.
- In Canadian County, OK, crime costs $386 per person, which is $79 less than in McClain County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of McClain County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to McClain County |
Cost per McClain County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$6.43 million |
$145 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$2.81 million |
$64 |
Robbery |
$467,461 |
$11 |
Assault |
$3.11 million |
$70 |
Kidnapping |
$379,309 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.08 million |
$24 |
Burglary |
$1.35 million |
$31 |
Theft |
$2.02 million |
$46 |
Arson |
$201,689 |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$941,683 |
$21 |
Animal Cruelty |
$48,759 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$1.42 million |
$32 |
Identity Theft |
$296,538 |
$7 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$20,564,373 |
$465 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in McClain County, 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 McClain County totals $57,097,265 ($1,290 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $77,661,638 ($1,755 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 McClain County 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 northwest part of the county 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, of which McClain County has 4, have the same problem. Of McClain County’s 44,254 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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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 McClain County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.449 |
Robbery |
0.3358 |
Rape |
1.049 |
Murder |
0.0774 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.911 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
8.817 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.571 |
Burglary |
3.365 |
Arson |
0.1887 |
Total Property Crime |
13.94 (B-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1414 |
Drug Crimes |
4.338 |
Vandalism |
2.979 |
Identity Theft |
0.8657 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1490 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.472 (B) |
Individual McClain County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in McClain County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to McClain County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B- | C | |
C | C- | C- | |
D | C- | D- | |
D- | D | D- | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
C | C- | C- | |
D+ | D | D | |
D | C- | D | |
C | C+ | D+ | |
D+ | C | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
McClain County is similar versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D+ | D- | D- | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
B | A | A | |
A | B | B | |
A- | A | A | |
D | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, McClain County 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 McClain County, OK average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See McClain County schools on SchoolGrade
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