The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Norman, OK: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$64.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Norman, OK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,124 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Norman in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Norman, OK Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Norman ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Norman's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Norman is 36.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Norman Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Norman varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Norman, OK see the most incidents - about 776 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 258 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Norman, OK

The total projected cost of crime in Norman for 2025 is $64,041,541. This translates to approximately $470 per resident and $1,124 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Norman. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Norman Compared to Other Cities?

Norman, OK:	$470
Anadarko, OK:	$1034
Verdigris, OK:	$306
Oklahoma:	$573
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Norman is $470 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $103 less than Oklahoma's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Norman:

In Anadarko, OK, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $564 more than in Norman.
In Verdigris, OK, crime costs $306 per person, which is $164 less than in Norman

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Norman for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Norman	Cost per Norman Resident
Murder	$7.76 million	$57
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8.44 million	$62
Robbery	$1.84 million	$14
Assault	$11.8 million	$86
Kidnapping	$1.50 million	$11
Vehicle Theft	$6.89 million	$51
Burglary	$6.52 million	$48
Theft	$10.1 million	$74
Arson	$578,832	$4
Vandalism	$4.92 million	$36
Animal Cruelty	$133,052	$1
Drug Crimes	$3.09 million	$23
Identity Theft	$474,608	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$64,041,541	$470

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Norman, OK

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Norman totals $95,941,807 ($704 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $159,983,348 ($1,174 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Norman crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Norman has 21, have the same problem. Of Norman’s 136,285 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Norman Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Norman residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.010
Robbery	0.4300
Rape	1.021
Murder	0.0303
Total Violent Crime	4.492 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.32
Vehicle Theft	3.265
Burglary	5.278
Arson	0.1759
Total Property Crime	23.04 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1819
Drug Crimes	3.063
Vandalism	5.055
Identity Theft	0.4499
Animal Cruelty	0.1320
Total "Other" Rate	8.882 (C)

Individual Norman Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Norman is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Norman.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Goldsby, OK	C+	C+	C-
Noble, OK	C-	D+	D+
Moore, OK	B-	B-	B-
Newcastle, OK	B-	B-	B-
Slaughterville, OK	B-	C+	C+
Blanchard, OK	B-	B-	B
Bridge Creek, OK	B+	C-	A-
Newalla, OK	D	C	D-
Etowah, OK	B+	D+	B+
Tuttle, OK	C+	D	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Norman is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Richmond, CA	C-	D-	D-
Riverdale, GA	D+	C	C
Rio Rancho, NM	C	D+	D+
Richmond, VA	D+	C+	C+
Redwood City, CA	C-	D+	D+
Reading, PA	C+	C+	C+
Richmond, TX	C+	B-	B-
Reno, NV	F	D-	D-
Rialto, CA	C-	D+	D+
Redding, CA	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Norman is as safe as the Oklahoma state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Norman, OK average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Norman schools on SchoolGrade

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