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Is Tulsa, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 416,209 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tulsa has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,444 per 100K.

Tulsa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTulsaOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate447.0310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2146.62053.31,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate348.0--268.2
Theft Rate1444.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate474.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

447/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2147/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tulsa

Violent crime in Tulsa is above the national average. The rate of 447.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2146.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,444 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 348 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Tulsa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault348
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,444
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft474
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tulsa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tulsa
447.0
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tulsa
2146.6
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tulsa Safety

Is Tulsa safe?
Not especially. Tulsa earns a D with a crime rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tulsa?
259.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 447.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2146.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tulsa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tulsa's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,444 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tulsa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tulsa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tulsa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tulsa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tulsa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Tulsa compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Tulsa ranks behind about 83% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tulsa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tulsa?
Bad. A D grade and 259.4 per-thousand rate put Tulsa below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 447 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tulsa?
447.0 per 100,000, which is 23% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (348), robbery (61), and murder (9.0) 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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