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35%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
26%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
37%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePurcell/100k peopleOklahoma/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime209n/a (estimate)3,1442,7522,324
Murder1n/a15.06.76.3
Rape3n/a45.157.540.0
Robbery1n/a15.040.666.1
Assault26n/a391.2314.8268.2
Violent crime31n/a (estimate)466420370
Burglary46n/a692.0482.6269.8
Theft109n/a1,639.81,535.71,401.9
Vehicle theft23n/a346.0314.0282.7
Property crime178n/a (estimate)2,6782,3321,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Purcell, OK

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Purcell is 35.3% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Purcell, there were 31 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 466 per 100,000 individuals, 26.1% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 178 property crimes, amounting to 2678 per 100,000 residents, 37% higher than the U.S. average.

Although murder rates are essentially half of what they used to be 30+ years ago, some cities still struggle with higher rates than others. Purcell is one of those cities. In the last reported crime year, there were a total of 1 murders in Purcell, which equates to 15 murders per 100,000 people. This results in Purcell being a very dangerous place to live.

Is Purcell a Safe Place to Live?

Is Purcell a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Purcell has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 35%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.57 daily incidents, encompassing 0.08 violent crimes and 0.49 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Purcell as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Purcell Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Purcell crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Purcell has increased by 8.3% year over year. Violent crime has increased by 138.5% and property crime has increased by 1.1%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Purcell

Purcell has a poverty rate that stands at 13.3, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Purcell crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

Purcell has a population density of 428.2 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Purcell crime rates.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Purcell, the cost of living is 11.46% lower than the national average.

Purcell crime map



The Purcell crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Purcell as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Purcell crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Purcell crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Purcell crime rates are 35% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Purcell are 26% higher than the national average
      • In Purcell you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Purcell is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Purcell has increased by 4%

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        Daily Crime In Purcell (per 100,000 people)

        The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Purcell, per 100,000 residents. In Purcell, the total number of daily crimes is 1.14 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.35 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Purcell are 1.11 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.26 times more than the national average. For property crime, Purcell has a daily crime rate that is 1.15 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.37 times more than the daily national average.

        How Safe is Purcell (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Purcell to every other city in Oklahoma, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Purcell safe? The gauges above illustrate that Purcell is safer than 14% of every city located within Oklahoma along with 18% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Oklahoma and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Purcell, OK is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Purcell

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Purcell is 1 in 215
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Purcell is 1 in 38
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Purcell is 1 in 32
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Purcell, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 215. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 38 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Purcell is 1 in 32.

        Year Over Year Crime In Purcell (per 100,000 people)

        A good indicator of whether Purcell is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Purcell has increased by 130%, while the property crime rate in Purcell has decreased by 5% year over year. The number of total crimes in Purcell has increased by 4% year over year.

        Purcell police department

        Item Purcell Oklahoma National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)236,557558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.83.43.3
        There are a total of 23 Purcell police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 11.9% greater than the Oklahoma average and 17.1% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Oklahoma

        State Total offenders Oklahoma /100K National /100K
        Oklahoma7,097203266
        There are a total of 7,097 sex offenders in Oklahoma. This yields a total of 203 sex offenders in Oklahoma per 100,000 residents which is 24% less than the national average.

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        Washington, OK6870288288
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        Slaughterville, OK4,2913131,7382,051
        Lindsay, OK2,7963801,7622,142
        Purcell, OK6,5084662,6783,144

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        Garrett, IN6,5073231,6311,954
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        Purcell, OK6,5084662,6783,144
        Source: The Purcell, OK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.