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Is Norman, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 130,943 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norman has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 267.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,681 per 100K.

Norman Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNormanOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2380.72053.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1681.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate369.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

298/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2381/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norman

Violent crime in Norman is below the national average. The rate of 297.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2380.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,681 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norman Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,681
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft369
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norman Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norman
297.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norman
2380.7
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norman Safety

Is Norman safe?
Not especially. Norman earns a D with a crime rate of 267.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norman?
267.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2380.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norman safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norman's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,681 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norman?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norman generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norman police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norman?
Crime rates have held steady in Norman, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Norman compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Norman ranks behind about 76% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Norman 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 Norman?
Bad. A D grade and 267.8 per-thousand rate put Norman below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 298 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norman?
297.5 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) 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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