Lawton, OK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lawton Police Department serves the city of Lawton, OK in Comanche County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 10,159 violent crimes and 10,947 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.2 per 100k residents, which is 58.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 231.2 per 100k, 41.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate168.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,159 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents495 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,762 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate231.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,947 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate81.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,928 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,656 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,207 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.2 | D | 10159 | 106.2 | +58.4% |
| Property Crime | 231.2 | D | 10947 | 163.6 | +41.3% |
| Rape | 9.8 | F | 495 | 3.5 | +176.3% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 356 | 5.8 | -81.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.3 | F | 2762 | 22.3 | +90.2% |
| Burglary | 81.4 | F | 3928 | 24.0 | +238.8% |
| Larceny | 124.8 | C | 5656 | 116.4 | +7.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 1207 | 22.2 | -7.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache | 6 miles | F 188.0 | A 94.0 | Violent: 11.7% higher Property: 59.3% lower |
| Elgin | 6 miles | A 54.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 67.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Fletcher | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.9% lower |
| Medicine Park | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Walters | 22 miles | D 169.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 0.5% higher Property: N/A |