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Is Newcastle, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 15,198 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newcastle is a smaller community of 15,198 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,167 per 100K.

Newcastle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewcastleOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.0310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1837.92053.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1167.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate348.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1838/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newcastle

Violent crime in Newcastle is below the national average. The rate of 304.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1837.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,167 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newcastle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary223
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,167
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft348
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newcastle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newcastle
304.0
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newcastle
1837.9
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle Safety

Is Newcastle safe?
Not especially. Newcastle earns a C with a crime rate of 214.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Newcastle?
214.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1837.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newcastle safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Newcastle has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newcastle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newcastle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newcastle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newcastle?
No. Crime in Newcastle has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Newcastle compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Newcastle ranks behind about 70% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Newcastle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Newcastle?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Newcastle?
304.0 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (33), 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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