OK · 4 cities
Dangerous neighborhoods in Oklahoma
Oklahoma recorded 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.3 times the national rate and down 4% since 2022. Of the 4 cities we cover, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Norman have the highest rates and Broken Arrow the lowest. Each guide breaks down the specific blocks, transit points and hours where a little more attention pays off.
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Most dangerous cities in Oklahoma, ranked
The 4 Oklahoma cities we cover, ordered by their official violent crime rate: murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents. 2 of 4 run above the state average of 412. A high citywide rate doesn't make a whole city unsafe: crime clusters in a few areas, and each guide above shows where.
- 1
Tulsa
834 violent crimes per 100k
2.0× the state average
- 2
Oklahoma City
682 violent crimes per 100k
1.7× the state average
- 3
Norman
243 violent crimes per 100k
41% below the state average
| # | City | Violent per 100k | Property per 100k | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 834 | 3,427 | 415,528 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | 682 | 2,660 | 720,580 |
| 3 | Norman | 243 | 1,814 | 131,728 |
| 4 | Broken Arrow | 202 | 1,089 | 125,062 |
| Oklahoma average | 412 | 1,840 | ||
| US average | 330 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported by each city's police department per 100,000 residents; most cities use 2025 data, and a small year next to a name marks a different latest complete year. Only cities with a neighborhood guide are included, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. How we rank cities.
Oklahoma crime: frequently asked questions
What is the most dangerous city in Oklahoma?
Of the 4 Oklahoma cities in our ranking, Tulsa has the highest violent crime rate: 834 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.0 times the state average. Oklahoma City and Norman come next. Even in Tulsa, crime is concentrated in a few areas, and our Tulsa guide shows which ones.
What is the safest city in Oklahoma?
Among the cities we rank, Broken Arrow has the lowest violent crime rate, at 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, 51% below the state average. Norman follows with 243. A low citywide rate doesn't mean every block is the same, but day-to-day risk is lower.
Is Oklahoma safe to visit?
Most visits go without trouble, but Oklahoma has more violent crime than the US as a whole. Oklahoma recorded 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.3 times the national rate of 330. Crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods and hours rather than spread evenly, so knowing where those areas are matters more than the statewide figure; our 4 city guides cover them block by block.
Which Oklahoma cities have above-average crime?
2 of the 4 cities we rank have a violent crime rate above the Oklahoma average of 412 per 100,000 residents: Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The other 2 are below it.
Is crime going up or down in Oklahoma?
Violent crime in Oklahoma went from 429 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2022 to 412 in 2025, down 4%. Property crime went from 2,375 to 1,840 over 2022–2025, down 23%.
Where do these crime figures come from?
From the FBI Crime Data Explorer, which collects the offenses reported by each police department. Rates are offenses per 100,000 residents, so cities of different sizes can be compared, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. Our methodology explains the details.