Norman, OK has safety grade D, a population of about 124,086, an overall crime rate near 1,136 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Norman, OK is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Norman, OK for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Norman, OK Crime Rate and Safety Report
Norman, OK crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
5.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (51.8% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,410 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Norman align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Norman, OK Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4052500, a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total count of reported crimes is 1410. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 731 incidents, primarily driven by larceny/theft offenses (381 incidents) and destruction/damage/vandalism of property (209 incidents). Burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 53 incidents, stolen property offenses for 45, and motor vehicle theft for 43. Assault is the second most prevalent crime category, with a total of 587 incidents, predominantly classified as assault offenses (587 incidents). The "others" category, totaling 57 incidents, includes a range of offenses such as fraud offenses (29 incidents), embezzlement (13 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (11 incidents), bribery (1 incident), and extortion/blackmail (1 incident). Sex offenses account for 24 incidents, including sex offenses (12 incidents) and kidnapping/abduction (12 incidents). Robbery is relatively less frequent, with 10 reported incidents. Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident of homicide offenses.
Norman, OK crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
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Safety17.4
Per 1K17
Total Crimes74857
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Safety16.0
Per 1K16
Total Crimes73026
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Safety15.2
Per 1K15
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FAQ about crime in Norman, OK
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Norman, OK.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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