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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$570,703

Cost of Crime™ for Verden, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,588 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Verden ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Verden's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Verden is 43.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Verden Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Verden varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Verden, OK see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Verden, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Verden for 2025 is $570,703. This translates to approximately $619 per resident and $1,588 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Verden. 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): 31.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Verden, OK:	$619
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Verden is $619 per year, which is $155 more than the national average and $46 more than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Verden:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $415 more than in Verden.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $313 less than in Verden

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Verden	Cost per Verden Resident
Murder	$146,257	$159
Rape/Sexual Assault	$59,257	$64
Robbery	$14,323	$16
Assault	$94,412	$102
Kidnapping	$11,149	$12
Vehicle Theft	$21,317	$23
Burglary	$62,946	$68
Theft	$88,011	$95
Arson	$4,815	$5
Vandalism	$25,456	$28
Animal Cruelty	$1,022	$1
Drug Crimes	$39,872	$43
Identity Theft	$1,865	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$570,703	$619

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Verden, 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 Verden totals $1,283,599 ($1,392 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,854,302 ($2,011 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 Verden 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 east 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 Verden’s 922 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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Verden 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 Verden residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.566
Robbery	0.4939
Rape	1.060
Murder	0.0844
Total Violent Crime	5.204 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.43
Vehicle Theft	1.493
Burglary	7.527
Arson	0.2163
Total Property Crime	27.67 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1994
Drug Crimes	5.846
Vandalism	3.865
Identity Theft	0.2614
Animal Cruelty	0.1499
Total "Other" Rate	10.32 (C-)

Individual Verden Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Norge, OK	D	C-	D-
Chickasha, OK	D-	D	D-
Anadarko, OK	F	F	F
Cement, OK	C-	D	C-
Gracemont, OK	D+	C	D
Stecker, OK	D	F	D+
Ninnekah, OK	D+	D+	D
Amber, OK	B-	B-	B-
Broxton, OK	D	F	D+
Tabler, OK	D+	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Verden 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
Zip City, AL	B-	A-	A-
Farmington, CA	D-	D-	D-
Sugar Rapids, MI	B-	C	C
Tilden, WI	A-	A+	A+
Tribune, KS	F	F	F
Vaughan, MS	B	A	A
Verna, FL	B	B-	B-
Victoria, IN	B-	B	B
Walnut Grove, AL	C	B-	B-
Wann, OK	D	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Verden 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 Verden, OK average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Verden schools on SchoolGrade

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