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Is Sand Springs, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 20,397 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sand Springs is a smaller community of 20,397 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

Sand Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSand SpringsOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.1310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1751.12053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate321.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1751/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sand Springs

Violent crime in Sand Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 382.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1751.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 321 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Sand Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault321
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sand Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sand Springs
382.1
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sand Springs
1751.1
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Springs Safety

Is Sand Springs safe?
Not especially. Sand Springs earns a C with a crime rate of 213.3 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 Sand Springs?
213.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1751.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sand Springs safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sand Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sand Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sand Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Sand Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Sand Springs compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Middle of the pack for Oklahoma. Sand Springs isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Oklahoma cities.
How safe is Sand Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sand Springs?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sand Springs?
382.1 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (321), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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