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Is Bixby, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 32,766 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bixby is a smaller community of 32,766 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,866 per 100K.

Bixby Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBixbyOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.2310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2171.42053.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1866.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate552.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

238.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2171/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bixby

Violent crime in Bixby is well below the national average. The rate of 215.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2171.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,866 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bixby Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary243
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,866
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft552
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bixby Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bixby
215.2
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bixby
2171.4
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bixby Safety

Is Bixby safe?
Not especially. Bixby earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bixby?
238.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2171.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bixby safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bixby's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,866 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bixby?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bixby generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bixby police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bixby?
No. Crime in Bixby has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bixby compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Bixby ranks behind about 70% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bixby to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bixby?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.7 per-thousand rate put Bixby below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 215 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bixby?
215.2 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (24), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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