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Is Owasso, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 43,117 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Owasso is a smaller community of 43,117 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,526 per 100K.

Owasso Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOwassoOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.7310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1889.82053.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1526.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1890/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Owasso

Violent crime in Owasso is close to the national average. The rate of 367.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1889.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,526 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Owasso Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary208
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,526
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Owasso Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Owasso
367.7
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Owasso
1889.8
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Owasso Safety

Is Owasso safe?
Not especially. Owasso earns a C with a crime rate of 225.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Owasso?
225.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1889.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Owasso safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Owasso's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,526 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Owasso?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Owasso generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Owasso police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Owasso?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Owasso's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Owasso compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Owasso ranks behind about 67% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Owasso to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Owasso?
Bad. A C grade and 225.8 per-thousand rate put Owasso below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Owasso?
367.7 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (57), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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