No state is immune to the problems of the world, and we like to keep our readers as informed as possible, even with negative news, like the following list of the most dangerous cities in Oklahoma! Every year, the FBI releases the latest crime data for each of the 50 states, and Oklahoma is ranked the 17th most dangerous state in the country. Keep scrolling to view the 10 most dangerous towns in Oklahoma that have this less-than-desirable ranking.

1. Tulsa

The second-largest city in the state, Tulsa, comes in first place for the highest crime rate in Oklahoma. Residents have a 1 in 88 chance of being the victim of violence. There were 4,407 burglaries in Tulsa. Get an in-depth look at Tulsa:

2. Idabel

As the smallest city to make the list, Idabel's property crime has increased every year since 2017, making it the 2nd most dangerous city in Oklahoma. Its overall crime rate is the highest in the state when population is considered.

3. Anadarko

Anadarko climbed the dangerous ladder quite a bit this year. In 2018 it ranked 14th, and the next year it was at the top of the list at #3. Violent and property crimes nearly tripled this year, so be careful if you visit this town.

4. Ardmore

Ardmore's crime has not improved this year, making it the 6th most dangerous city when it comes to crime per capita in the state versus its previous ranking as #7 in recent years. With almost 25,000 residents, there were 869 violent crimes per 100,000 residents - which, if you do the math involved, places it unusually high when compared to the rest of the Sooner State. Take a drive through Ardmore:

5. Ponca City

Surprisingly, Ponca City located in northern Oklahoma, ranked the 8th most dangerous city in the state. They have the 7th worst rate of property crime in the state, but the good news is they had a 52% drop in violent crime between 2017-2018... though this trend does not appear to have continued beyond that. Oof.

6. Hugo

With a population of just over 5,000 residents, Hugo actually comes in 4th place for overall crime, but its lower-than-average violent crime rate (14th worst in Oklahoma) bumps it to #6 on this list. The most commonly-reported crimes in Hugo are arson and larceny.

7. Pauls Valley

Residents of Pauls Valley have a high chance of being the victim of a property crime, making it the 7th most dangerous city in the state in terms of sheer numbers when juxtaposed with population. The good news is it's actually the least violent place on this list! Your main concern here would be burglary. Get an in-depth look at Pauls Valley:

8. Del City

Just a few miles east of Oklahoma City is Del City - ranked as the 8th most dangerous city in the state thanks to its high rate of violent crime. On a positive note, this has been on the decline this past year; it's down five spots from last year!

9. Muskogee

Muskogee has been making great strides in recent years, dropping in overall crime. It's ranked as the most dangerous city in the state when it comes to violent crime, with residents facing a 1 in 82 chance of becoming a victim of rape, assault, or murder.

10. Oklahoma City

The largest city in the state, Oklahoma City, comes in last place on the list (again). Property crime is still higher than we would like to see but it does have much less violent crime than Tulsa.

In case you're curious, here are the safest cities in Oklahoma:

Lone Grove (Pop. 5,111)

Blanchard (Pop. 9,028)

Piedmont (Pop. 8,553)

Check out the FBI study on RoadSnacks to view how these cities were determined the most dangerous cities in Oklahoma, and what math/stats were used (and why).