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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$481,516

Cost of Crime™ for Pettit, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,086 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pettit ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Pettit's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pettit is 33.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pettit Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pettit varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Pettit, OK see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pettit, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Pettit for 2025 is $481,516. This translates to approximately $491 per resident and $1,086 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Pettit. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Pettit, OK:	$491
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pettit is $491 per year, which is $27 more than the national average and $82 less than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pettit:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $543 more than in Pettit.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $185 less than in Pettit

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pettit	Cost per Pettit Resident
Murder	$122,540	$125
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71,245	$73
Robbery	$14,289	$15
Assault	$47,997	$49
Kidnapping	$7,761	$8
Vehicle Theft	$39,212	$40
Burglary	$41,001	$42
Theft	$65,173	$66
Arson	$6,250	$6
Vandalism	$32,085	$33
Animal Cruelty	$1,744	$2
Drug Crimes	$30,272	$31
Identity Theft	$1,947	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$481,516	$491

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pettit, 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 Pettit totals $1,172,749 ($1,195 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,654,265 ($1,686 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 Pettit 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 city has few 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 Pettit’s 981 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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Pettit 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 Pettit residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.704
Robbery	0.4631
Rape	1.198
Murder	0.0665
Total Violent Crime	3.431 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.83
Vehicle Theft	2.581
Burglary	4.608
Arson	0.2638
Total Property Crime	20.28 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1305
Drug Crimes	4.172
Vandalism	4.578
Identity Theft	0.2564
Animal Cruelty	0.2403
Total "Other" Rate	9.377 (C)

Individual Pettit Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Park Hill, OK	D+	C-	D+
Cookson, OK	C-	C-	D+
Qualls, OK	C	C-	C-
Welling, OK	D+	D+	D
Rocky Mountain, OK	B	B+	B-
Evening Shade, OK	C+	C	C
Shady Grove, OK	C	C	C-
Paradise Hill, OK	C-	D-	C-
Wauhillau, OK	C	C-	C-
Bunch, OK	C-	C+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pettit 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
Girard, MI	B	B+	B+
Victoria, IN	B-	B	B
Walkerton, VA	C+	C+	C+
Wayland, KY	C-	B-	B-
White Oak, WV	B	B-	B-
Willeyton, NC	C	C	C
Hardin, IL	C	C	C
Gum Spring, AL	C+	B+	B+
Greenwood, NE	B+	B	B
Greenvale, NY	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Pettit is safer than the Oklahoma state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pettit, OK average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Pettit schools on SchoolGrade

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