Tulsa, OK Crime


Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Tulsa, Oklahoma has unfortunately gained a reputation for its high crime rates. According to statistics from , the city has a violent crime rate of 48.3, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. The property crime rate in Tulsa is also significantly higher than the national average at 74.3, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming numbers paint a bleak picture of the crime in Tulsa, making it a concerning issue for residents and law enforcement alike. Increased efforts and resources are needed to address and reduce these high crime rates in the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Tulsa violent crime is 48.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Tulsa property crime is 74.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Tulsa, OK Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000  Unlock8.461.7188866.95723.51372.93488.1862.5
2001  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2002  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2003  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2004  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2005  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2006  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2007  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2008  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2009  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2010  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2011  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2012  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2013  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2014  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2015  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2016  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2017  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2018  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2019  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Jenks, OK  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Broken Arrow, OK  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Catoosa, OK  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
Bixby, OK  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Sand Springs, OK  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Wichita, KS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1342019
Plano, TX  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2172019
Kansas City, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2212019
Arlington, TX  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2452019
Lincoln, NE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock3272019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

Reviews for Tulsa
    See all ()

Over 1 years ago

I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tulsa

Climate
Compare Tulsa,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Tulsa, Oklahoma to any other city in the US.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.