Tulsa, OK Crime


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Tulsa, Oklahoma has unfortunately gained a reputation for its high crime rates. According to statistics from , the city has a violent crime rate of 48.3, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. The property crime rate in Tulsa is also significantly higher than the national average at 74.3, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming numbers paint a bleak picture of the crime in Tulsa, making it a concerning issue for residents and law enforcement alike. Increased efforts and resources are needed to address and reduce these high crime rates in the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Tulsa violent crime is 48.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Tulsa property crime is 74.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Tulsa, OK Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200011258.461.7188866.95723.51372.93488.1862.5
20011153.78.665196.9883.26294.21487.63884922.5
20021086.36.561.1226.4792.36482.21586.44000895.8
20031092.615.569.1226.2781.96918.61625.54402.8890.3
20041204.712.376.8266849.66928.41708.44263.3956.7
20051292.71578.4283.6915.66513.51705.93842.3965.3
20061248.213.774.9258.4901.26223.11636.73764.1822.4
20071193.314.478.4268.2832.363031793.93544.7964.4
20081285.313.165.8286.2920.25945.61756.13589.5600.1
2009111617.766290.2742.16033.51721.73773.1538.7
2010109413.764.1351665.25428.21816.43013.9597.8
2011999.712.467.2275.26455534.71856.33063.9614.5
201299010.579.2266.2634521615633048.9604.2
201315.294.6252608.45317.61504.43207.6605.6
2014805.111.578.3230.34855081.61376.53127578.1
2015903.613.790.9212.7586.35203.21372.83170.2660.2
20161095.317.7108.2268.1701.25904.21424.53577.6902
20171040.817.3104.5238.16815455.61376.73224.3854.6
20181065.114.9104.7205.9739.75430.51190.63431.5808.4
2019986.813.784.9178.7709.55311.41206.43350755

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Jenks, OK111.31,228.221,53582019
Broken Arrow, OK124.91,789.592,07592019
Catoosa, OK544.85,992.87,129102019
Bixby, OK105.71,412.821,114112019
Sand Springs, OK109.94,384.719,456122019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Wichita, KS1,141.05,321.7356,1791342019
Plano, TX147.81,683.1288,2422172019
Kansas City, MO1,431.43,855.9478,3642212019
Arlington, TX510.82,806.6372,0732452019
Lincoln, NE383.02,750.7271,2083272019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 4 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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