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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.62 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pauls Valley, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,664 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Pauls Valley ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Pauls Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pauls Valley is 58.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pauls Valley Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pauls Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 7 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Pauls Valley, OK see the most incidents - about 93 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pauls Valley, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Pauls Valley for 2025 is $4,616,734. This translates to approximately $658 per resident and $1,664 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Pauls Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pauls Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Pauls Valley, OK:	$658
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pauls Valley is $658 per year, which is $194 more than the national average and $85 more than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pauls Valley:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $376 more than in Pauls Valley.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $353 less than in Pauls Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pauls Valley	Cost per Pauls Valley Resident
Murder	$870,777	$124
Rape/Sexual Assault	$455,356	$65
Robbery	$97,141	$14
Assault	$767,313	$109
Kidnapping	$64,606	$9
Vehicle Theft	$88,272	$13
Burglary	$328,209	$47
Theft	$1.17 million	$167
Arson	$37,832	$5
Vandalism	$295,866	$42
Animal Cruelty	$11,950	$2
Drug Crimes	$347,800	$50
Identity Theft	$79,331	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$4,616,734	$658

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pauls Valley, 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 Pauls Valley totals $8,194,773 ($1,169 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,811,507 ($1,827 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 Pauls Valley 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, of which Pauls Valley has 5, have the same problem. Of Pauls Valley’s 7,013 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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Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.810
Robbery	0.4404
Rape	1.071
Murder	0.0661
Total Violent Crime	5.387 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	32.28
Vehicle Theft	0.8128
Burglary	5.160
Arson	0.2234
Total Property Crime	38.47 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1519
Drug Crimes	6.705
Vandalism	5.905
Identity Theft	1.462
Animal Cruelty	0.2304
Total "Other" Rate	14.45 (D-)

Individual Pauls Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
White Bead, OK	D-	C+	F
Paoli, OK	C-	D	C-
Wynnewood, OK	D	D+	D
Pernell, OK	F	B	F
Antioch, OK	C-	C	C-
Maysville, OK	C-	D+	C
Elmore City, OK	D+	C	D+
Byars, OK	D+	F	B+
Iona, OK	D+	B-	D
Stratford, OK	D-	D+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pauls Valley 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
South Hill, VA	D-	D	D
Hartford City, IN	B+	B-	B-
Hartland, MI	A+	A-	A-
Haverford, PA	B-	A-	A-
Haw River, NC	C-	C	C
Hayesville, NC	C-	D+	D+
Hazlehurst, MS	C	B-	B-
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	C	D	D
Solvay, NY	C-	D	D
Sophia, NC	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley, OK average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pauls Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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