Edmond, OK vs South Gate, CA

Edmond is safer with a higher safety score by 16 points. Edmond, OK has a safety score of 76/100 while South Gate, CA has 60/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Edmond, OK has a violent crime rate of 165.2 per 100,000 residents, while South Gate, CA has 525.6 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Edmond, OK has a property crime rate of 1356.2 per 100,000, compared to 3598.8 per 100,000 in South Gate, CA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Edmond is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.