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Is Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 124,991 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Broken Arrow faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,955 per 100K.

Broken Arrow Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBroken ArrowOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.8310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2428.42053.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1955.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2428/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Broken Arrow

Violent crime in Broken Arrow is below the national average. The rate of 272.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2428.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,955 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Broken Arrow Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,955
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Broken Arrow Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Broken Arrow
272.8
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Broken Arrow
2428.4
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Arrow Safety

Is Broken Arrow safe?
Not especially. Broken Arrow earns a D with a crime rate of 270.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Broken Arrow?
270.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2428.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Broken Arrow safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Broken Arrow's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,955 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Broken Arrow?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Broken Arrow generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Broken Arrow police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Broken Arrow?
Crime rates have held steady in Broken Arrow, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Broken Arrow compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Broken Arrow ranks behind about 88% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Broken Arrow to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Broken Arrow?
Bad. A D grade and 270.1 per-thousand rate put Broken Arrow below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 273 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Broken Arrow?
272.8 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (35), 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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