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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Watonga, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,937 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Watonga 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 Watonga's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Watonga is 51.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Watonga Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Watonga varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Watonga, OK see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Watonga, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Watonga for 2025 is $3,019,387. This translates to approximately $871 per resident and $1,937 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.7% of the median household income in Watonga. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Watonga, OK:	$871
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Watonga is $871 per year, which is $407 more than the national average and $298 more than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Watonga:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $163 more than in Watonga.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $566 less than in Watonga

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Watonga	Cost per Watonga Resident
Murder	$1.08 million	$313
Rape/Sexual Assault	$247,348	$71
Robbery	$81,810	$24
Assault	$511,752	$148
Kidnapping	$44,755	$13
Vehicle Theft	$82,144	$24
Burglary	$182,734	$53
Theft	$395,311	$114
Arson	$22,702	$7
Vandalism	$196,326	$57
Animal Cruelty	$4,965	$1
Drug Crimes	$154,991	$45
Identity Theft	$10,632	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$3,019,387	$871

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Watonga, 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 Watonga totals $8,527,938 ($2,461 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,547,325 ($3,333 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 Watonga 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 south 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 Watonga has 4, have the same problem. Of Watonga’s 3,465 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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Watonga 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 Watonga residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.143
Robbery	0.7506
Rape	1.177
Murder	0.1665
Total Violent Crime	7.237 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.03
Vehicle Theft	1.531
Burglary	5.814
Arson	0.2713
Total Property Crime	29.65 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2130
Drug Crimes	6.047
Vandalism	7.931
Identity Theft	0.3964
Animal Cruelty	0.1937
Total "Other" Rate	14.78 (D-)

Individual Watonga Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hitchcock, OK	D+	D-	C-
Greenfield, OK	D+	D-	C
Fay, OK	C-	D+	B-
Omega, OK	F	D-	D-
Oakwood, OK	D+	D	C+
Loyal, OK	F	F	F
Thomas, OK	C+	C+	C+
Okarche, OK	D	D	D
Kingfisher, OK	D-	D+	D
Dover, OK	C-	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Watonga 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
Keedysville, MD	B	A-	A-
Unionville, TN	C	C	C
Suggs Creek, TN	B	C	C
Section, AL	B-	B	B
Scotland Neck, NC	F	F	F
Rockville, VA	A-	A+	A+
Rio Verde, AZ	A-	C-	C-
Otisville, NY	B+	B	B
Olivia, NC	B-	D	D
Murphys, CA	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Watonga 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 Watonga, OK average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Watonga schools on SchoolGrade

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