Tulsa, OK has safety grade D, a population of about 402,441, an overall crime rate near 1,788 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 Tulsa, OK is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Tulsa, OK for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Tulsa, OK crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (49.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The high crime volume of 7,194 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Crime rates in Tulsa are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Based on the provided crime data for the area identified by GEOID 16000US4075000, a comprehensive analysis reveals several key trends. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion of reported incidents, with a total count of 3,588 out of 7,194 total crimes. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 1,889 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 395 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering with 466 incidents, stolen property offenses with 537 incidents, and motor vehicle theft with 301 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 2,969 incidents, overwhelmingly classified as assault offenses. Robbery accounts for 159 incidents. Homicide is the least frequent, with a total of 42 incidents, all classified as homicide offenses. Sex offenses account for 127 incidents, with a mix of sex offenses, non-forcible sex offenses, and kidnapping/abduction. The "others" category, totaling 309 incidents, includes fraud offenses (214), counterfeiting/forgery (35), arson (32), embezzlement (25), extortion/blackmail (2), and human trafficking (1). To provide a more complete picture, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US4075000 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Once the population is known, the overall crime rate, violent crime rate (based on homicide, robbery, sex offenses, and assault), and property crime rate can be calculated. This data would also allow for a safety score and grade to be assigned, and for the creation of crime maps and analysis by zip code. Without this contextual information, the analysis is limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories.
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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 Tulsa, OK.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Tulsa, OK and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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