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Is Sapulpa, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 23,695 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sapulpa has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 260.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,828 per 100K.

Sapulpa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSapulpaOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.9310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2269.42053.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1828.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate576.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

339/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2269/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sapulpa

Violent crime in Sapulpa is close to the national average. The rate of 338.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2269.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,828 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sapulpa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,828
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft576
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sapulpa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sapulpa
338.9
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sapulpa
2269.4
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sapulpa Safety

Is Sapulpa safe?
Not especially. Sapulpa earns a D with a crime rate of 260.8 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 Sapulpa?
260.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2269.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sapulpa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sapulpa's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,828 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sapulpa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sapulpa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sapulpa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sapulpa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sapulpa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Sapulpa compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Sapulpa ranks behind about 76% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sapulpa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sapulpa?
Bad. A D grade and 260.8 per-thousand rate put Sapulpa below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 339 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sapulpa?
338.9 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (68), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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